The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - Software Engineer Photon Employee Review

3.0
Jan 24, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Can work independently, Will get a lot of projects and opportunities, Rarely anyone will be on bench, Opportunity to go abroad, HR in Chennai is good and they organize many employee engagement events in Chennai.

Cons

No free Coffee, Strict timings (you have to swipe to go to washroom). Poor recreation facilities, Very few projects in Bangalore Branch (mostly deputed at client location), Management is not so great, High difference in salary for same position (No one knows how thry decide on that), Paid parking in Bangalore

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

Really good company to work for. Health benefits were great and was able to negotiate a good rate for my contract

Cons

Communication could improve in terms of staying in contact with the contractor. Working with the individual for their next role as the contract is nearing an end would be an area of opportunity as well.

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2.0
Apr 27, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Can be on interesting projects Some really good people If on correct team can be very good conditions such as remote work

Cons

Zero opportunities for growth Limited to no work/life balance No Severance Do not pay when on the bench Wrong team or manager the hr insanity can make it rough (One year they decided july 4th was not a holiday another they decided to lower the salary and increase the percentage that was bonus effectually giving everyone a pay cut).. Honestly a 2 might being generous but i have worked with some nice people there and the vast majority of the people were nice and good just wanting to get the job done . Any 5s are probably fake or the lucky few that do not have to deal with Photon Hr.

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