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Extreme lack of organization and structure - Software Developer Alternative Energy Systems Consulting Employee Review

2.0
14 Sept 2017
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Pros

The majority of people who work there are very friendly people. The company just got bought by an Italian Energy company so company future seems strong. Mechanical engineers seem to have their act together. Software developers are able to work remotely which helps greatly with the long commute down to Carlsbad.

Cons

Software department has zero structure. Nothing is tracked with the exception of single CSV file. There were many times I wondered WTF I was supposed to be doing because my projects seemed to switch every week. No QA process in place. At times, developers are constantly being bombarded by mechanical engineers 5-6 times a day mentioning bugs that they find and need to be fixed urgently - there just has to be a middle man for this kind of information. Agile methodology is trying to be used, but really its just a once a week meeting that lasts anywhere from 1.5-2 hours with just a team of 5. Complete time waste. All main projects are using different technologies, some brand new (Angular 2/Typescript/.NET Core), some ancient (VB). The newer technologies being used - no one else knows so any questions that developers may have, will go un answered. For individuals looking to learn, this is not the environment for you.

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5.0
19 Feb 2024
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Pros

Working with some great caring people

Cons

While growing, there are somewhat limited growth opportunities

3.0
18 Nov 2025
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Pros

Work is rewarding and stimulating. People are generally cool. Management structure is flat which can allow for better visibility.

Cons

Not a fan of HR. Pay is low given the skill and experience needed. Hybrid work requirements are annoying and prescriptive. Experienced some gaslighting

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