Good company to work for - Sr. Director, Engineering Xylem Employee Review

4.0
9 Oct 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance; hybrid work environment

Cons

Lots of politics and silos

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Xylem Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoy the work-life balance and hybrid work environment at Xylem. We understand your concerns about internal politics and silos and appreciate your perspective. Your feedback is important as we continue to improve the workplace experience.

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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