Communication and knowledge issues - Software Development Engineer Citi Employee Review

3.0
17 Jun 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Encouraged to learn new things. You have unlimited access to all Udemy courses so you can learn pretty much whatever you want in your spare time.

Cons

The communication at the company is terrible. Offshore contractors barely communicate and cause a significant number of issues. Management don't seem to have time to reply to simple emails. A lot of kids right out of coding bootcamps are being hired with absolutely no experience or knowledge in their area of supposed expertise. they are also being paid significantly more than employees who have been with the company for years and are in the same position.

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5.0
19 Jan 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, nice campus, on-site cafeteria with many options, on-site gym (fee is approx $15/mo). Nice/newly renovated buildings, with nice amenitites (break room, jump in/out offices for privacy). In general, work-life balance was good, especially being able to work remotely (additionally) as needed.

Cons

They tend to do re-orgs fairly often (every 1.5 years or so), so it can be hard to get promoted within your current role, you should plan on applying for other roles within the firm, at the level you are looking to be promoted to. Must work in office at least 3 days/week starting in 2026, used to be 2 days a week from 2021-2025. Which means parking will be crowded if you don't get there by 9am. Work stations are not reserved, so if you don't get there early enough and if you don't have a co-worker saving you a spot, you might not find a seat in your work area very easily.

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3.0
29 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits and work/life balance if you're on the right team.

Cons

Having a bad manager dictates everything about your job. You will see no upward mobility or compensation improvement if you are under a poor manager.

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