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      Not good for your future - Software Development Engineer (SDE) II Philips Employee Review

      2.0
      24 Jul 2025
      Software development engineer (sde) ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Comparatively better work culture and work life balance

      Cons

      Works like a government entity, governed by process. Nothing ever moves here, Projects take years to reach to market, or most of them are dropped in middle, No Innovation, just struggling for survival. Seniors don't work and don't let others do work. People are here for 20+ years dictating their terms in maintaining status quo and challenging every attempt of change. Very old and outdated tech, with no one willing to upgrade and change/adapt.

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      Philips Response
      9mo
      Hello, Thank you for your candid and detailed feedback on your experience. We are sorry to hear about the challenges you've described regarding the pace of innovation and our internal processes. We appreciate you also highlighting the positive elements like the work-life balance, and please know that your overall perspective is essential for us to reflect on and improve. To discuss your valuable suggestions further, we strongly encourage a confidential conversation with your manager or HR partner. We wish you all the best on your journey with Philips.

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      5.0
      9 May 2026
      Data analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Very cool company and pros

      Cons

      Nothing what I can think of

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      Philips Response
      1mo
      Thank you for your review. It’s gratifying to know that you have such a good time in our company. We appreciate your contributions and wish you all the best.
      2.0
      8 Jun 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - Easy commute if you live north of Seattle/Bellevue - Decent cafeteria - Decent compensation

      Cons

      - The level of apathy amongst colleagues is off the charts. Many people are simply coasting and collecting a paycheck. When you try to be a team player and pick up the slack, you simply become a target for blame. - Due to the extremely lax "return to office" policy, the office often feels quite empty when there is plenty of work to be done. Being onsite M-F often leads to more work with little support. - There is a culture of public shaming, with several meetings every week dedicated to project leads targeting individuals to make up for their own lack of technical understanding.

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      Philips Response
      1d
      Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your multi-year dedication to our organization. We are pleased to hear that our competitive total rewards, inclusive workplace culture, and focus on flexibility have contributed positively to your employee experience. We acknowledge the feedback regarding organizational dynamics and the impact of structural changes on team sentiment. As we adapt to evolving market demands, we remain focused on change management optimization, enhancing transparent internal communication, and building long-term stability across our business units. We encourage you to reach out to HR or your manager for a discussion regarding your feedback. Once again, we appreciate your continued contributions to the team.
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