0 autonomy, this company wants factory workers - Software Engineer ADT Employee Review

1.0
Sep 6, 2023
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Pros

For a while it was great, we were allowed to make our own decisions around how we made software and we had great results. We were a high performing team that enjoyed our work. Unfortunately this is no longer the case.

Cons

In the last 4 months or so this place has turned into a draconian micromanagement pit that is sure to produce problems. VP’s and Directors telling high performing teams that they must use the same tools as teams that haven’t been able to rebuild their platform even given 3 years to do so. These guys shoved a 15 year old monolith into a bastardized version of kubernetes with “lanes” which just means they added state to what is meant to be a stateless environment. And those are the guys making decisions in engineering?? Let’s just all be handcuffed to this atrocity I guess.

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5.0
Feb 6, 2026
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Pros

Great pay and love my managers

Cons

Nothing the work is easy and great

5.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pros I truly enjoy working at ADT. I have the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, which allows for a great work-life balance. The company offers generous PTO, and more importantly, actively encourages employees to take the time they need to recharge. There’s also a strong sense of job security. ADT is consistently growing, and the steady flow of new hire classes reflects that stability. In my role, I get the opportunity not only to help people start their careers, but also to coach and support agents as they grow professionally and personally. Seeing that development firsthand is incredibly rewarding. On top of that, I work with an amazing team. The people here are supportive, collaborative, and genuinely care about each other’s success, which makes a huge difference in the day-to-day experience.

Cons

While compensation is generally competitive, I would love to see more opportunities for performance-based bonuses to help employees further grow their savings and feel rewarded for their contributions. Additionally, there is some opportunity for improvement in how the building facilities are managed to enhance the overall workplace environment.

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