Great globally but so great in India - Senor Software Engineer Shell Employee Review

2.0
Jun 16, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Good global travel policies. Good pay which lagged behind in post Covid boom. Decent yearly increments before Covid.

Cons

Not much growth for technically strong employees after you are into senior position. BAs are most valued. Your technical skills doesnt matter at all to the company but your over and above visibility stunts matter. If you are a dead wood, just somehow find a way inside and you can stay there forever without doing much work. Frequent reorgs benefit who are impacted as they get a chance to find higher roles. Your line manager who doesnt take part in your day to day work assess your performance based on your visbility rather than delivery. Overall No for people who are looking for career growth in tehnology but Yes for people who are BAs or are not successul in IT but have good networking social skills.

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5.0
May 8, 2026
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Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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