A company that walks the talk - mission focused, good for people, planet and profit - Principal Software Engineer Xylem Employee Review

5.0
Feb 24, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The team is phenomenal, with high energy, eagerness to deliver quality solutions, and given the ability to experiment and fail. Management is supportive and the workload is manageable, with excellent work/life balance.

Cons

A large amount of M&A activity have made it seem a bit disjointed at times, but Xylem is getting better and better at integrating companies into the fold.

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Xylem Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We are thrilled to hear that you find Xylem a company that truly embodies its mission, focusing on people, the planet, and profit. It's fantastic to know that you've had such a positive experience with our team, finding them energetic, quality-focused, and supportive. We appreciate your feedback on the M&A activity and the integration process and are continuously working to improve in this area. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to enhance the overall employee experience at Xylem.

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Cons

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2.0
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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

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