Nuance reviews

A large company that still operates with a start-up mentality. Depends on the project and manager. On some large projects, people are too busy to plan or define requirements properly , contrary to the Agile methodology we supposedly use. Thus, communication between groups (Dev, PS, QA, Doc) on the same project is not what it should be. Groups end up working in isolation or going in different directions, and last-minute crises abound. Toss in a certain amount of office politics, and you get some major headaches. On mid-sized & smaller projects, or projects where Agile is used correctly, these problems are either manageable or don't exist. Other areas (e.g., HR) are just disorganized. The company has grown through acquisition, and has not completely digested everything it's swallowed. Despite the internal push for education and training and all the lip-service paid to it, it is difficult, if not impossible, to really effect a change in your career. Don't expect any support from management.

Egotistical management, acquisition crazy with no idea how to integrate. Tell newly acquired organizations there is no plan to reduce staff then lay off 60% 4 weeks later. Internal systems a nightmare and don't even use their own technology internally.