Learned a lot DESPITE management - Software Engineer Unisys Employee Review

2.0
Oct 6, 2011
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Pros

The technology can be interesting and the coworkers can be really interesting. They really know how to build an OS there. Being able to work with a person from 4 different continents is really cool. One of the few places where a machine is constructed from the ground up and as a result you can understand computers at deeper level them most.

Cons

When someone is anointed by management NOTHING will remove that person the messianic status. Even if that person is wrong and abusive. I have witnessed a screaming match that went on for over an hour. The first level managers then attempt to hide these things from directors and above. Recruit! Very little hiring is being done and when we have a chance at top talent he sliped out the door because it took over a month to get him an offer. Further more some of the best people we have under 40 are going to leave/leaving/left because the atmosphere is very angry, very petty. Things are very weak when it comes to proper engineering. There isn't much professionalism left. Several key groups hold NO code inspections and when pressed by upper management lie and say they do. Fund things that will attract market attention. You have a sizable base with the old univac customers but they are being ignored forever. Most managers say 90% of the current customers is ok. But they keep saying that and soon after a few years 90% of 90% of 90% is not worth it. Declining sales, dwindling talent pool and weak management all lead me to state the obvious but painful. Eventually it will have to shut down.

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5.0
Jan 27, 2026
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Pros

My boss was great. I was not there long but I felt really bad leaving because having a great boss is rare. I had great work-life balance. I liked what I did. I left because I was offered better salary and healthcare benefits (that I really needed at the time) somewhere else.

Cons

Cons will depend on the team and the team members. Mediocre benefits.

1.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

If you enjoy mission driven work, the clients are the best part of the job. Many employees are smart, collaborative, and genuinely committed to delivering quality outcomes. The work itself can be meaningful, and there are a few strong individuals who work hard to honor client commitments and carry out contracted deliverables despite internal obstacles.

Cons

Across the last 4+ years, Unisys has experienced consistent leadership failures across nearly every Business Unit (BU). These failures show up in a lack of accountability, unclear direction, and decisions that directly undermine client trust. Employees are often unable to demonstrate or sell the capabilities Unisys markets, including those tied to industry awards because the organization cannot validate or deliver them. The company undergoes employee reductions every 60–90 days, creating instability, eroding institutional knowledge and workloads being consistently shuffled to other already overburdened staffers. In Q1 of 2026, Unisys dismantled its public sector sales team, resulting in the loss of long-standing clients and a steep decline in delivery credibility. A major concern for job seekers is the company’s approach to employee protection. Over multiple years, I personally experienced and am aware of numerous gender, race, and ADA discrimination complaints submitted through the Employee Ethics Portal. Unisys has one individual responsible for reading complaints and conducting interviews, and in each case I witnessed, the situations were left unaddressed. Out of necessity, multiple layers of leadership across different BUs were additionally informed, still no action was taken. Instead of intervening, leadership allowed retaliation to escalate, resulting in financial loss, emotional distress, and professional harm to multiple employees. Advice to Job Seekers: If you are considering Unisys, approach the opportunity with clear expectations. Some employees are talented, and some clients are rewarding, but the environment presents real risks. Employment here requires independence, resilience, and the ability to navigate unclear direction and limited support.

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