Decent technical work overshadowed by poor India Site Leader & India HR Leader - Senior Software Engineer Seismic Employee Review

1.0
3 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pros: The technical work is decent and there are some genuinely skilled people in the team. If you enjoy engineering challenges you will find the work engaging.

Cons

Cons: After several years in this industry I have worked under different leadership styles but this one stands out for the wrong reasons. Meetings are not a comfortable place to share ideas. When engineers speak up or suggest something the Site Lead often dismisses it or responds in a way that discourages further participation. Over time people just stop speaking up which is not healthy for any team. Employees who came in through partner organizations are treated noticeably differently from direct hires by the Site Lead. The lack of respect shown toward them affects the whole team dynamic. There is a clear disconnect between the Site Lead and how the engineering team actually works on the ground. Many of us work late evening shifts yet this is rarely acknowledged when decisions are made or expectations are set. Some employees that I know of approached the HR to share how our ideas have been ridiculed and how we feel humiliated for participation, the next day the India HR sends a strong warning and threat of disciplinary action regarding WFH policy etc., in open slack groups which also included folks that work night shifts… While we don’t have hope that site lead and HR lead would change their leadership style, hopefully the leaders in the US are reading this post and will take action, this sort of leadership in India will only increase attrition, affect branding, the quality of work.

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5.0
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Pros

Very focused culture that is tackling hard issues and making substantial progress

Cons

Have to get everyone to operate at the same pace - some are not there yet

3.0
28 Jan 2026
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Pros

The best part of working here was my team, everyone I worked with, aside from my direct colleague, was kind, supportive, and willing to help. The PTO policy and flexible work schedule were positive, and the benefits (especially for anyone planning to start a family) were excellent. The overall pay was also competitive.

Cons

The company still operates like a startup. A major challenge was the lack of clear expectations. Tasks were often assigned without context, priorities shifted without communication, and responsibilities were passed around. Feedback was inconsistent, and I was sometimes held accountable for expectations that were never clearly outlined. This made it incredibly difficult to perform at a high level, despite my best efforts. Another concern was the unprofessional behavior from my direct colleague, who spoke negatively about me to multiple people across the org. This created an uncomfortable environment and eroded trust. Because of this I went from being a great employee to nearly being placed on a PIP. Their unclear expectations made success impossible. Clearer goals, consistent communication, and defined accountability, would've prevented me from being set up to fail.

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