Springboard - Machine Learning Engineer Tencent Employee Review

1.0
27 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work is very laid back.

Cons

The welcome treatment you get in the first week pretty much sets the tone for the next 3 years. For a mature company, you end up doing a 10/20/70 split on planning/developing/troubleshooting. A lot of their internal services are extremely dated and fragmented. Initiatives get ignored if you are not in the right position. Instead of hiring proper developers, they offshore to low cost workers that does negative work (you spend more time fixing their problems than how much you would spend developing what they did)

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5.0
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Pros

Work life balance. Decent place.

Cons

Difficult to get return offer.

4.0
20 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Prime Location: The office is situated in the heart of Playa Vista, which is an incredible area to work in. It’s walking distance to a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, gyms, and other essential amenities. Top-tier Talent: The best part about working here is the people. My colleagues are exceptionally professional and experts in their fields. It is a high-density environment for learning, and you’ll constantly find yourself challenged by brilliant minds. Modern Workspace: The office environment itself is modern, well-maintained, and provides a great atmosphere for focused work.

Cons

Technical Gap in Management: There is a noticeable disconnect between the leadership and the engineering/research teams. Management often lacks a deep understanding of the technical complexities involved in projects, which can lead to unrealistic expectations or misaligned priorities. Lack of Transparency: Communication from the top down is often opaque. Decision-making processes aren't always clear, and it can sometimes feel like teams are siloed from the broader strategic goals of the company.

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