Great people to work with, but too many manager - Staff Software Engineer symplr Employee Review

3.0
Oct 25, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Unlimited PTO was good, insurance benefits were decent as well as the 401k. Upward mobility felt achievable, and I enjoyed the tech stack.

Cons

I worked for a fantastic company that was acquired by symplr, and things deteriorated very quickly after the acquisition. The attrition rate was astounding... As engineers left they either weren't replaced or were replaced with offshore developers that didn't have good technical skills. They wouldn't hire more engineers...just more management. Executive leadership micromanaged everything to the point where we couldn't get anything done. Code quality became terrible...we spent 75% of our time putting out fires and fixing bugs, and no meaningful work ever got done. And because good engineers were never hired back the problem only got worse...and it's continuing to get worse (I stay in contact with some of my former co-workers)

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5.0
Oct 13, 2025
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Pros

Very reasonable and kind management, extremely considerate and understanding

Cons

Work depth may not facilitate technical growth as rapidly as a larger enterprise

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symplr Response
7mo
We appreciate you sharing your experience. Interns bring fresh perspectives, and your feedback helps us reflect on how we support early-career talent. We remain focused on building a culture that values people, performance, and long-term growth for every team member, at every level. If you’d like to share more, we encourage you to reach out to us at careers@symplr.com
2.0
Apr 14, 2026
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Pros

Unlimited PTO is offered and can be a valuable benefit for those who feel comfortable using it; though, consistently heavy workloads can make it challenging to take full advantage of the policy. There are frequent career opportunities due to high turnover in certain departments, which can create openings for employees looking to advance or move into new roles.

Cons

Within the last year or two leadership has operated in a top‑down manner, dictating priorities and timelines with limited input from the teams doing the work. When projects don’t go as planned, accountability is often pushed downward rather than shared. In recent years, the company has increasingly favored lower‑cost, less‑experienced hires, which has resulted in the loss of several senior employees and institutional knowledge.

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symplr Response
1mo
We appreciate the time you spent at symplr and your decision to share this perspective. It’s helpful to understand how benefits, workload realities, and leadership direction have intersected in recent years. Your insights offer meaningful context as we continue evaluating how decisions are made, how teams are supported, and how experience and expertise are valued across the organization. If you’d like to share more, we encourage you to reach out to us at careers@symplr.com
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