Not too bad - Senior Software Engineer TiVo Employee Review

3.0
16 Aug 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- The company has been able to secure deals with MSOs and other partners, so there is great opportunity ahead if the company can focus and execute. - Even with all of the work that needs to be done, most engineers work a manageable 40-50 hours per week. - Absolutely no way you can get fired. - The company is small enough that an individual engineer can have a large impact. - TiVo has a core group of smart and talented people that are great to work with. - Good work receives recognition. - Competition between engineers is discouraged. - Clear path for career advancement.

Cons

- Ridiculous number of managers for a company the size of TiVo. - You will work with some of the worst contractors in the world. - Company consistently overcommits to work and underestimates the effort. - No matching 401K. - Headquarters is located in a swamp. - The code base is large, complex and over-engineered in many places. - IT department is awful.

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5.0
9 June 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This role is flexible time wise. It provides a lot of down time within one shift. The supervisors were understanding about errors, and supportive when training. Very small amount of training required.

Cons

Have to be able to watch and listen two two television shows simultaneously.

2.0
18 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The office building was nice and there are some great people that worked there.

Cons

The leadership was a bunch of men just trying to protect their own egos and line their own pockets. I never worked anywhere that felt as dismissive of women as TiVo.

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