Terrible leadership - stay away - Sr. Software Engineer Workday Employee Review

1.0
Nov 11, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance It’s extremely chill It once was good. Those days are gone now

Cons

Career progress is slow and definitely nonexistent if you’re an XO app dev Leadership is awful and bloated. Leaders have no idea what they’re doing, hire people in low cost areas who don’t know anything, and are so focused on cost cutting they’re laying off knowledgeable people. Lots of great people are leaving. The product is falling apart. Lots of unexpected downtime and the leaders are panicked Feels like the company is going to die If you care at all about your career, stay away

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Workday Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. At Workday, we believe in providing career mobility in multiple directions. It's important to take charge of your career path, and we recommend scheduling a development conversation with your manager to explore the resources available in our library. If you need additional support, our Internal Mobility workspace page offers policy information and resources. You can also find all open positions internally by searching "Find Jobs" in Workday. We're committed to supporting your growth and development at Workday.

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Work life balance is good, coworkers are very nice

Cons

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Workday Response
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Thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Workday. We're committed to fostering an open, inclusive culture, and feedback like yours helps us continue to grow and improve for all our Workmates.
3.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Excellent engineering talent and knowledgeable coworkers. Strong engineering culture with high code quality standards. Modern technology stack and opportunities to work on large-scale enterprise software. Good work-life balance compared to many tech companies. Competitive compensation, benefits, and employee perks. Collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Opportunities to learn new technologies and grow technically. Stable development processes and mature SDLC practices. Strong emphasis on testing, code reviews, and software quality. Flexible work arrangements (depending on team).

Cons

Large organization means decision-making can be slow. Significant amount of process and bureaucracy before changes reach production. Cross-team dependencies can slow delivery. Career growth can depend on organizational priorities and manager support. Frequent reorganizations can shift priorities and disrupt long-term projects. Innovation may move slower than at smaller startups. Internal tools and processes can sometimes feel overly complex. Communication between teams can occasionally be inconsistent. Like much of the tech industry, the company has experienced layoffs, creating uncertainty for some employees. Promotions can take time and require navigating multiple approval levels.

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Workday Response
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Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're aware that there's always room to grow, but at Workday, we take pride in our dedication to our Workmates and the 'employee first' ethos we've embedded since day one. We value your feedback as well as the praise you have provided in your review.
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