Polarizing place to work - Software Engineer Thetus Employee Review

3.0
7 July 2013
Recommend
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Pros

The people at Thetus are an exceptional bunch that are talented, driven, and willing to help others when it comes to various projects. There's a diverse pool of individuals from a variety of educational backgrounds that really do make the place a great learning experience when solving technical problems. Team leads are also very invested in the outcome of the company, offering continual updates on the organization and high expectations for the output of its employees.

Cons

Turnover and employee retention has been a major problem, with major waves of staff leaving en masse (10+ on a peak month) due to various issues with the organization. The existing technology framework for the front-end has also been abandoned by the original vendor, and the software is surprisingly volatile from a stability standpoint. Strong personalities at the director level in the client services division also create a toxic environment for the rest of the organization, disrupting team synergy and preventing employees from being as productive as they could be due to constant micromanagement and unrealistic expectations for deliverables. Compensation is also well below market rates in comparison to more established organizations.

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5.0
28 May 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Thetus has been a great place to build on my career in my late twenties. While the day-to-day work can be stressful, the challenges keep me on my toes. This is what keeps me engaged and wanting to come back for more. I have taken advantage of Thetus' education benefit, which allowed me to take several classes at PSU to support my future career goals. As many others have said, the people I get to work with here are amazing! I consider many of my coworkers to be good friends, which is a nice feeling. The open work environment is fun, especially when the Nerf guns come out. I'm not a pet person, but I do enjoy seeing the office dogs roam the floor throughout the day. And I definitely take advantage of the free beer and pool table!

Cons

The work I do feels a bit thankless at times, but that's been true of most places I've worked. I don't feel like I have a clear vision of where the company is headed in the next few years. The CEO openly shares information about our immediate future at company lunches, but I would like to hear more about our longer-term plans.

7
3.0
18 Aug 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great People, Fun Tech, Nice office

Cons

Pay, Startup headaches, Funding, No Budget

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