Good salary and unique projects, but poor management issues - Software Developer Hatch Employee Review

3.0
Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

-Good salary -Stock option after 5 years -Unique projects with different teams

Cons

- Management has less clue about how digital teams work - Not good enough people to plan development and release, no depth and proper market analysis done before starting a new project - Digital Products team members never had any interaction with clients, no real-world exposure during work - Focus on speed instead of empathy towards employees and customers - People don’t want drink thursdays, they want peace of mind and someone who understands them. - Sometimes a manager intimidates the whole team - Overworked developers, leading to quit - People fired at will because there was no clear vision in Digital Products team. People who actually work (developers) fired or quit while the managers and architect still thriving. - Intimidation and passive-aggressive behaviour by application architect of Digital Products team

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5.0
May 1, 2026
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Pros

great work environment, very communicative and collaborative. Easy and open communication with PMs and upper leadership.

Cons

need to be proactive to get work, especially if you're new. lot of travel, pro or con depending on your outlook.

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3.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

Exceptional project exposure across major U.S. transit, infrastructure, and energy pursuits — the portfolio and client roster are genuinely impressive and great for your professional brand The LTK Engineering Services acquisition brought in a strong, collaborative office culture that is noticeably more grounded and people-focused than the broader Hatch Ltd (Canadian entity) culture Strong brand recognition in the A/E/C space that opens doors with major public agencies

Cons

Hired under the Client Action Team structure, which led to significant instability — multiple management changes in a short period with little transparency or consistency Overlapping time zones and regional boundaries create constant coordination friction; the flat hierarchy sounds good on paper but breaks down quickly when accountability is unclear and no one owns decisions Zero flexibility on in-office requirements — no hybrid accommodation even when the nature of the work doesn't require it Promotions are not merit-based. Advancement appears tied to visibility metrics like road safety observations and office attendance rather than the quality or impact of your work — deeply frustrating for high performers

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