A massive technical debt driven by past management decisions that no one seems willing to reassess. It feels like a textbook sunk cost fallacy, where reversing course would mean someone taking accountability. On top of that, there is no real tech mindset. Engineering is treated as a service function rather than a strategic partner, and the overall approach is strongly cost-first, with developers absorbing the pressure through extra effort and overtime.
There is heavy reliance on legacy technologies and proprietary, poorly documented internal frameworks. Engineering best practices are inconsistently applied, and many systems feel fragile, difficult and sometimes nearly impossible to evolve. Professional growth is limited due to the dependence on bespoke technologies and the constant need to firefight an ever-growing technical debt, while management’s primary focus remains on cost reduction.
Compensation has largely stagnated over the past two years and annual reviews feel procedural, mainly explaining modest increases rather than rewarding impact. The hybrid model is rigid, with signs that additional office presence may be expected over time. Office facilities are average at best, offering limited amenities such as dining areas and parking.
