Effective new management but limited pay and growth - Sr. Lead Software Engineer Lumen Employee Review

3.0
Apr 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

New Management under Kate Johnson is very effective and have changed the culture of the company. Upgraded infrastructure, cloudification and streamlined processes

Cons

Too much work with relatively less pay - no career growth

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Lumen Response
1mo
Thank you for leaving a thoughtful review about your experience at Lumen. We're determined to get better every day, so we value your feedback about career growth. We recognize your experience with performance reviews and industry opportunities. Lumen's investment in our people is essential to our success. With Dare to Lead skill-building, we are building a courageous culture that celebrates rumbling with vulnerability, living into our values, braving trust, and learning to rise. Developing these new skills supports and fosters our behaviors to help transform our culture at Lumen. Our Dare to Lead program is available to associates from leadership to individual contributor. We're glad you're enjoying new management, culture, upgraded infrastructure, cloudification, and streamlined processes. Thank you again for your feedback. We're glad to have you on board with us!

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5.0
Feb 2, 2026
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Pros

- lots of growth opportunities - great management

Cons

- slow paced days but then really busy busy days

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Lumen Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Because of feedback like yours, we get better every day. We recognize that workload balance can be challenging. We're dedicating resources to showing up for each other every day, supporting a no-hero culture, and committing to the team's collective success. We're glad to hear that you value our growth opportunities and management. Thank you for the work you do with us, we're happy to have you on the team!
1.0
Jun 18, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Work from home is only pro

Cons

So many issues. No raises. Layoffs everywhere. When those happen you have to do extra work (no additional pay) Toxic culture Leaders are DINOSAURS who should be cut. C suite delusional on growth expectations Run away from this place and don’t ruin your career.

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