Since the H&F buyout, it's a house of horrors! - Software Engineer UKG Employee Review

1.0
6 Oct 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some U.S. employees, for the moment.

Cons

Hrm. Where to begin... The review process is a joke. Managers cannot tell you what you need to do in order to advance. Compensation is $.01 more than would make you leave. All of the competent managers have been let go, only the robots or newly-hired-off-the-streets managers remain (What does that tell you). More jobs are disappearing or going overseas every year. Projects are shipped incomplete, with low quality months if-not-years late. H&F is just looking to coast on fumes until someone is willing to pay 3.8 to 5.1 billion for it, then it'll will be sold in a flash.

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2.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company offers a convenient office location with plenty of nearby dining options and ample parking. The office environment is pleasant, with nice views that make in-office days more enjoyable. The hybrid work arrangement provides a good balance between collaboration and flexibility. Additionally, the organization has been supportive of using AI-powered development tools, which can help improve developer productivity and efficiency.

Cons

As a Senior Software Engineer, I found the company to have several challenges that made it difficult to be effective and grow professionally. The engineering culture can sometimes feel blame-oriented rather than focused on learning and continuous improvement. The software delivery process contains multiple layers of approvals and redundant steps, resulting in slow code promotion to production and reduced engineering velocity. Technical decisions made by senior leadership do not always align with modern engineering practices, which can make innovation and technology adoption more difficult. Recent organizational changes have also reduced the attractiveness of the benefits package. Additionally, bonus compensation is minimal and generally not a meaningful part of overall rewards. While there are talented colleagues and opportunities to work on large-scale systems, engineers who value fast execution, modern technology practices, and strong performance-based compensation may find the environment less appealing.

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