High pay but poor career direction and support - Software Engineer HCLTech Employee Review

1.0
Jan 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

High pay even for entry-level engineers, certifications are free, work laptop is provided, possible work-from-home depending on project.

Cons

No ability to choose projects and engineers are assigned wherever needed, roles can change drastically (for example from web developer to cloud solutions architect), no commute allowance, no bonus, no real team support and you often work alone, bilingual employees may be used as interpreters instead of engineers, and there is no clear career plan.

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5.0
Mar 16, 2026
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Pros

Supportive team environment Great opportunity to learn and grow Collaborative culture Interesting and challenging projects Flexible work environment

Cons

Some processes could be more organized as the company continues to grow. Communication between teams can sometimes be improved.

4.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A huge company with multiple verticals. Tons of projects across the US.

Cons

Every administrative process takes a long time.

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