Serene work environment but complacent, arrogant mid-management - Principal Software Engineer Cboe Employee Review

1.0
9 May 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The work atmosphere is mostly serene, with fair compensation, and the business development team is comprised of intelligent and personable individuals.

Cons

Mid-level management is complacent, lacking innovation, and displaying arrogance. They cling to outdated technologies that dull the mind and are hesitant to embrace established best practices, putting your tech skills at risk of stagnation. Engineering roles demands constant availability, even requiring a second phone for on-call duties. Recent graduates may find it unsuitable due to the limited chance to learn and apply current technologies.

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Cboe Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We genuinely value all input as it helps us to improve and grow as a company. Your specific concerns about management, are important for us to understand and to address. Selecting individuals for leadership positions is not a decision we take lightly, and we trust that those leading teams are making every effort to support your development and to ensure a positive employee experience. If you are comfortable in sharing additional feedback with us, you can contact us at cboehr@cboe.com. Thank you.

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