No technical career path - Development Data Analyst Xylem Employee Review

3.0
May 21, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very dynamic and energetic company. Good leadership skills in general, and open communications within same level of groups.

Cons

People with good presentation and demo skills gets to the top by presenting other's work. Concentrated too much on process, and not innovative enough. Only focus on revenue not the technical infrastructure of the product line from Engineering to delivery. If you are working at the bottom and doing technical work. You will likely not like to work here, as upper management only cares about managers how you present the group of work, and don't value or reword or even recognize the individuals for their innovative solutions. Lack of communication from Engineering to delivery. Too many levels in reporting, resulting in low efficiency, and waste time on what is the most important to do as a team.

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5.0
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

Cons

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2.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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