A great Internet company but not a good place to work long time for senior devs - Anonymous employee Tencent Employee Review

4.0
Oct 28, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

1, There are many small & active teams inside the company, so engineers are free to explore their new ideas and chances to make them real products are very high. 2, relatively high pay and benefits than other Chinese companies. 3, comfortable working environment, I even saw someone played an e-scooter in the office, which made me smile.

Cons

1, long overtime work. People usually leave office at 10PM. 2, Senior engineers usually leave the company for better career perspective and partly because work-life balance is more important for them.

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5.0
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Pros

Good reputation, title and work culture above avg

Cons

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4.0
Apr 20, 2026
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Pros

Prime Location: The office is situated in the heart of Playa Vista, which is an incredible area to work in. It’s walking distance to a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, gyms, and other essential amenities. Top-tier Talent: The best part about working here is the people. My colleagues are exceptionally professional and experts in their fields. It is a high-density environment for learning, and you’ll constantly find yourself challenged by brilliant minds. Modern Workspace: The office environment itself is modern, well-maintained, and provides a great atmosphere for focused work.

Cons

Technical Gap in Management: There is a noticeable disconnect between the leadership and the engineering/research teams. Management often lacks a deep understanding of the technical complexities involved in projects, which can lead to unrealistic expectations or misaligned priorities. Lack of Transparency: Communication from the top down is often opaque. Decision-making processes aren't always clear, and it can sometimes feel like teams are siloed from the broader strategic goals of the company.

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