Nokia Technology Center Philippines From My Perspective - R&D Engineer Nokia Employee Review

3.0
Aug 29, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

flexible schedule regular shift only OT pay free coffee/chocolate drink free parking unrestricted internet access (only torrent and adult sites monitored) work from home during emergencies phone usage allowed in work areas

Cons

biased performance reviews (poor review by manager/peers = no increase) C++-prevalent projects (few openings for other languages) bonus/increase/HR budget impacted by drastic IP acquisitions by higher mgmt no discounts for Nokia products development (in my team) hampered by constant changes to tools/languages used limited opportunities for promotion esp to manager position clean desk policy (no decorations/toys/food allowed on work desk - used to be allowed before)

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Great co-workers and local management. Interesting work projects. Fully committed to AI-enabled software development.

Cons

Unwritten expectation for evenings and weekend additional work. Felt like upper management viewed us as costs, instead of people.

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