Typical Finnish-style family business with a lack of vision for product development - Software Engineer Helvar Employee Review

3.0
6 Sept 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- A relatively good place to kick-start your career. - You have a certain level of autonomy to influence technical decisions. - Had been quite stable until the recent 2 rounds of layoffs. - Teammates are nice. - Standard Finnish company benefits (commuting, phone, recreational, STIP bonus,...)

Cons

- Career progression is nearly non-existent. Management seems not to have a clear vision for the product, nor to facilitate career growth. - Since the roadmap for career progression is poor, expect wages to stagnate. - Overall, Helvar is a good company for someone who wants to kick-start their career or who is looking for coasting until retirement.

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2.0
2 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

friendly atmosphere, hybrid work option

Cons

The salary is somewhat below the market range given the scope of responsibilities and expectations for this position.

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2.0
21 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

ok for temporary job, when looking for better.

Cons

The manager was super rude and the atmosphere turned out to be toxic.

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