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Good people, uncertain market - Anonymous employee Nuance Employee Review

4.0
Feb 16, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Generally very good people to work with (as I was told when I joined, "very few [jerks]," and that held up). - Very interesting product areas, especially if you're technical and in the voice/language/AI domains.

Cons

- Financial management and other overhead can be constraining. - In products and in hiring, Nuance is now competing with the big guns (Google, Facebook, etc.), as well as everyone who wants AI and machine learning technology. Not sure how well they can keep up since their pockets aren't as deep. - Moved from a growth mode (when I was hired) to gradual reduction mode, so opportunities for internal advancement became limited.

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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.)

Cons

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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