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Really strong engineers do not stay there for too long - Principal Software Engineer Nuance Employee Review

2.0
Jul 10, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

There are some really good people working there, there is no doubt about it. And you will surely learn something regardless of your skill level. Also the working conditions are quite good, especially for a Canadian company. Offices in Montreal are quite outdated - although it depends on which floor are you working. Also the variety of the opportunities is good.

Cons

Unfortunately, the management is too far from the reality. Upper management has definitely lost the it, they do not have a solid idea about the company's future. IT guys are the worst at Nuance, the work equipment is selected inappropriately and is not well managed. Also some of the business processes and some key people simply destroy any innovation and many good efforts and ideas just die. Lots of politics and "blanket pulling", more than I ever seen anywhere. Very questionable practices for bonus payments. Very silly travel policy for the employees. Lots and lots of redundancy at the technology and infrastructure level and it seems to be encouraged rather than discouraged. Some departments are like other worlds, with their own laws of physics. it is a strange place that you may first not understand, then like it at the beginning. But the longer you work there, the more dissatisfied you become with your job. Almost anyone I knew before Nuance who joined Nuance at some point have already left on their own.

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Pros

The company offers excellent training and a thorough onboarding process, helping new hires feel well-prepared and confident. The small, close-knit teams foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where you never feel lost in the crowd. Employees take pride in the innovative technology and software being developed, which is recognized as impactful within the industry. (Note: The company was acquired by Microsoft to bring potential for future growth.)

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While the company excels in many areas, there’s limited upward mobility, especially in certain career paths, which can be frustrating for those seeking advancement. Additionally, feedback from employees often feels like it’s not taken seriously, which can lead to disengagement when trying to influence change or improve processes.

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