Struggling to modernize - Android Development Team Lead DAT Solutions Employee Review

3.0
6 June 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Mark, the director of engineering is pushing the company to modernize their engineering org. - Privately owned company with a proven business model and a captive audience. - Unique customer base. - Competitive compensation. - Flexible hours and supportive of remote work. - Currently undergoing lots of organizational change, lots of opportunities to make an impact.

Cons

- Isolated office location in a Beaverton industrial park. - Lack of name recognition makes hiring good people difficult. - Compensation lags behind other companies that offer employee incentive plans. - The good people they do manage to hire are held back by legacy teams and outdated ideas about product development process. - Poor communication from management about long term company goals and product direction. - Management seems to lack a plan to take advantage of automation coming to the trucking industry. - Currently undergoing lots of organizational change, lots of potential stress and turnover. - Lack of diversity is hampering company culture.

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5.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

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Cons

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1.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

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Cons

If you're sharing your personal experience, it's best to stick to specific observations and avoid statements that could be interpreted as factual accusations. Here's a rewritten review: > 1 Star My experience at DAT Solutions was extremely stressful and disappointing. Management and supervisors often presented themselves as supportive, but I frequently felt that business priorities came before employee well-being. The workload was often overwhelming, and I felt there was little concern for work-life balance. The environment could be very political at times, and I experienced situations where coworkers were not always supportive or collaborative. The company also has a significant global workforce, which may impact opportunities and team dynamics depending on your role. In my opinion, leadership within Product Support II and the Specialist teams was one of the most challenging aspects of working there. Communication, recognition, and employee support did not meet my expectations. Overall, this was one of the most stressful places I've worked, and I would not recommend it based on my personal experience. This version is more likely to be accepted by review sites because it focuses on your experience rather than making claims that may be difficult to verify.

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