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3 years as a senior-level C# tools developer. - Software Engineer Nuance Employee Review

3.0
1 Oct 2014
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Pros

Interesting technologies, mostly based on speech recognition (Dragon), some cutting-edge. Most development teams allow at least part-time telecommuting. Decent benefits.

Cons

Everything depends on what team you're in. Some are great, some are terrible. Nuance has no corporate culture of its own to speak of, the company has grown through mergers and acquisitions (sometimes that seems to be their business model). There's not nearly enough cooperation between product teams, and sometimes outright hostility. Corporate politics is brutal within mid-to-upper management.

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Pros

The company offers excellent training and a thorough onboarding process, helping new hires feel well-prepared and confident. The small, close-knit teams foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where you never feel lost in the crowd. Employees take pride in the innovative technology and software being developed, which is recognized as impactful within the industry. (Note: The company was acquired by Microsoft to bring potential for future growth.)

Cons

While the company excels in many areas, there’s limited upward mobility, especially in certain career paths, which can be frustrating for those seeking advancement. Additionally, feedback from employees often feels like it’s not taken seriously, which can lead to disengagement when trying to influence change or improve processes.

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