Money First - Senior Software Engineer UKG Employee Review

2.0
18 Feb 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fully paid benefits Unlimited PTO Great managers still exist at the lower levels

Cons

The executive team does not have the same level of appreciation for employees as the Ultimate Software team did. This is not Ultimate Software, no matter what anyone tells you. There are many of us still here, but we have no power. Individuals hired as virtual on certain teams are now null and void so are required to come into the office, regardless of working 10+ years virtual with excellent reviews. We recently lost an employee that was a 11+ year critical resource due to this policy. It directly impacts the customer, but upper management did not consider an exception and then wonders why our customer satisfaction scores are dropping. Woke - they announced the race of our diversity VP before he was hired, which is against federal law. They also signed a letter against the FL Parental Rights Bill, just as Disney did. (To be fair, USG was also radical left)

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2.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company offers a convenient office location with plenty of nearby dining options and ample parking. The office environment is pleasant, with nice views that make in-office days more enjoyable. The hybrid work arrangement provides a good balance between collaboration and flexibility. Additionally, the organization has been supportive of using AI-powered development tools, which can help improve developer productivity and efficiency.

Cons

As a Senior Software Engineer, I found the company to have several challenges that made it difficult to be effective and grow professionally. The engineering culture can sometimes feel blame-oriented rather than focused on learning and continuous improvement. The software delivery process contains multiple layers of approvals and redundant steps, resulting in slow code promotion to production and reduced engineering velocity. Technical decisions made by senior leadership do not always align with modern engineering practices, which can make innovation and technology adoption more difficult. Recent organizational changes have also reduced the attractiveness of the benefits package. Additionally, bonus compensation is minimal and generally not a meaningful part of overall rewards. While there are talented colleagues and opportunities to work on large-scale systems, engineers who value fast execution, modern technology practices, and strong performance-based compensation may find the environment less appealing.

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