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Interesting products but mid-level managers are incompetent. - Senior Software Engineer Nuance Employee Review

2.0
Dec 11, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The technology is the leader in the industry. Nuance has a history of success. The salaries and benefits are competitive and the managers have a lax attitude towards working from home.

Cons

There is a glut of managers who spend most of their time bolstering statistics to make their engineering groups appear effective. The managers are too busy jockeying for advancement to notice that the lower level employees are floundering and unhappy. There engineers are led by non-engineers so code quality and structure are not valued, nor are employees who promote these things.

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The company offers excellent training and a thorough onboarding process, helping new hires feel well-prepared and confident. The small, close-knit teams foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where you never feel lost in the crowd. Employees take pride in the innovative technology and software being developed, which is recognized as impactful within the industry. (Note: The company was acquired by Microsoft to bring potential for future growth.)

Cons

While the company excels in many areas, there’s limited upward mobility, especially in certain career paths, which can be frustrating for those seeking advancement. Additionally, feedback from employees often feels like it’s not taken seriously, which can lead to disengagement when trying to influence change or improve processes.

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