Current employer for 4 years - Senior Software Engineer Photon Employee Review

4.0
20 July 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Can get to learn / work in different technologies Good salary compared to market If you prove to be a good performer, can be in the good books of management

Cons

Somewhat hectic timeline with respect to dev projects managed internally. Can feel everyone's fear of top management which is frankly a buzz kill. I never had a reason to be in that situation but the stories about how top management treats you (quite literally) can be of terror. There is a WHOLE lot of room for improvement in the areas of communication and organizing in sectors of HR, finance and in general other than IT.

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5.0
8 May 2026
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Pros

Really good company to work for. Health benefits were great and was able to negotiate a good rate for my contract

Cons

Communication could improve in terms of staying in contact with the contractor. Working with the individual for their next role as the contract is nearing an end would be an area of opportunity as well.

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2.0
27 Apr 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Can be on interesting projects Some really good people If on correct team can be very good conditions such as remote work

Cons

Zero opportunities for growth Limited to no work/life balance No Severance Do not pay when on the bench Wrong team or manager the hr insanity can make it rough (One year they decided july 4th was not a holiday another they decided to lower the salary and increase the percentage that was bonus effectually giving everyone a pay cut).. Honestly a 2 might being generous but i have worked with some nice people there and the vast majority of the people were nice and good just wanting to get the job done . Any 5s are probably fake or the lucky few that do not have to deal with Photon Hr.

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