Too much overtime, but awesome problems to solve - Senior Principal Software Engineer Dell Technologies Employee Review

3.0
Oct 20, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The team I worked with was very talented and I had a great mentor as a manager who was always willing to fight for his team and provide the best work conditions and self-improvement opportunities. This created an atmosphere where everybody was engaged in the work and inclined to help each other. Also, the technical problems were fascinating to work with given its global context.

Cons

There was a LOT of overtime, and they don't pay for overtime. This was painful and led me to have a burnout episode which really impacted my health and career in a bad way. Unfortunately, these overtime engagements always came from the top executives, so everybody needed to be there including managers and directors, so nobody was safe from this scenario, having to spend several late nights, holidays and weekends working. There were times when suddenly in the middle of the week we were told to work for the entire weekend, having to cancel personal plans as such.

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

Really good place to evolve on your professional development

Cons

constant layoffs, which creates a stressful environment

3.0
Jul 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The people are the best part of this job. I have met so many amazing people in this role. Even some I would consider life long friends. I think the experience gained from this job has also been useful for any sales role you may need for any future endeavors in sales or the tech industry.

Cons

Upper management has made many changes to the compensation and the metrics which has for sure effected employee satisfaction. Turnover rate is insane as there’s a new hire class literally every month. Dell itself is running out of room and they are not making any new teams for the new hire classes which has left more tenured reps in a vulnerable position.

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