Good, but some improvements needed - Firmware Engineer WD Employee Review

4.0
14 Aug 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. Good work culture 2. Easy to file ideas and apply for patents - you get paid for even submitting an idea 3. Friendly managers - quite easy to approach and discuss 4. 6month bonuses called STIs 5. Leaves can be taken easily 6. Initial pay is good

Cons

1. Still use py27 2. Stressful environment during project milestones 3. Compensation review should be done based on the contributions made and should be done more frequently - first 2 years of joining it's the same for all regardless of how good you perform 4. Employee recognition needs to improve 5. New joinees get paid the same (or even more) as an employee with 1-2 years of experience in the same company. 6. Mediocre employee benefits.

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5.0
26 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company has a good culture, with hard-working and smart employees.

Cons

The salary may be relatively low, with limited room for growth.

4.0
30 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- The company itself is doing well financially, allowing departments to take on bigger projects - Great work-life balance culture and unlimited PTO that actually allows for generate usage - Casual culture that encourages collaboration - Non-salary benefits are strong, with even lower-level employees benefiting from the stock purchase plan

Cons

- Despite its strong position, the company does trim headcount for the sake of efficiency - Work ethic seems complacent, but is offset by company's strong financial standing - Management can be cut-throat, but strong performers usually do well - Salaries are below market rate

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