i) Mature codebase(DB) and the opportunity to work on database internals.
ii) Technical and apolitical environment, easy to change teams.
iii) Infinite scope to develop system(optimizer, compiler etc) engineering skill.
iv) Encourage research and publications.
Cons
i) Company is moving away from core database development, making it harder to enjoy work.
ii) An increasing number of middle-level managers opened door to incompetence. New managers are not up to par.
iii) New features are not doing enough justice to the great product. Once a RnD is adapting service-based practices.
iv) Higher management is filled with lesser technical (more business) people.
Teradata Response
6y
Thank you for your thoughtful review. Best of luck in your next adventure, and thank you for the 8-10 years you dedicated to Teradata!
time to think through problems
respect for individual contribution
strong teamwork ethic
more quality driven than schedule driven
great training and emphasis on learning
Cons
weak interdepartmental communications
some old, outdated tools being heavily used
Teradata Response
6y
Hello, thanks for your review! We'll continue to work on opening up channels of communication within departments as well as updating and adjusting the tools all employees need.