NucleusTeq Software Development Engineer (SDE) reviews

2.1

26% would recommend to a friend

(3 total reviews)
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Ashish Baghel

100% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

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3 reviews
1.0
4 Apr 2026
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Pros

Strong engineering team Good exposure to real product challenges Opportunity to learn under pressure

Cons

*Lack of technical expertise in product leadership:* The Product Lead lacks the technical understanding needed for realistic planning, leading to constant misalignment and unnecessary pressure on the development team. *Unaccountable leadership behavior:* There have been repeated instances where the team was fully engaged in delivery while the Product Lead remained unavailable, and later blamed the team in stakeholder discussions-showing a pattern of avoiding responsibility. *Toxic work expectations:* Weekend work, night calls and constant pressure have become normal due to unavailability/no_understanding of Product Lead in working hours. *Misaligned commitments:* Features and timelines are committed to stakeholders without consulting engineering, resulting in unrealistic expectations and rework. *Fear-driven work culture:* Delivery is often pushed using job security concerns, including threats of termination, while the same urgency is not reflected from leadership-delayed responses to stakeholders (sometimes days !!!) and then the Product Lead blames it to the team. *Lack of involvement from Product Head:* There is little to no active participation in validating plans or correcting misalignment. The initial decision of creating someone Product Lead without proper evaluation has led to ongoing execution gaps and sustained pressure on the team.

5.0
13 May 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Overall, I really like the work experience I've gotten at this company. The projects I'm working on are exciting and relevant to current industry trends, in fields like AI/ML that are cutting edge. Helpful management and fellow employees that feel like a second family. Good hours, flexible. Highly recommend.

Cons

No complaints as of now.

1.0
10 May 2025
Recommend
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Pros

On time salary I would say No fix punch in time Technical exposure for freshers

Cons

Some poeple who got offer here were laid off just after a week of joining in name of PIP Lost some clients and laid off innocent employees Arrogant management, calls people daily office if on bench, zero support and consideration for employees career No parking facility

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NucleusTeq Response
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We value feedback, but it's important to address inaccuracies and provide clarity where it's due. The claim that employees were laid off within a week of joining under the guise of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is completely baseless. Our PIP process is structured, transparent, and spans a minimum 3 months, with clearly defined checkpoints and manager oversight. It is never used as a shortcut to termination, but rather as a genuine opportunity for improvement and support. Regarding working from the office—this should not be viewed as a punishment. In-person collaboration is often essential for onboarding, training, and alignment, especially during critical phases like project ramp-up or when employees are on the bench. These decisions are made to benefit both team performance and individual growth. Like many companies, market shifts and client transitions are business as usual, but we do not take lightly the decision to let go of employees. We do everything we can to support and retain talent, and any such actions are based on business needs and handled with fairness and consideration. While we recognize that not every experience may be perfect, we also believe feedback should be shared responsibly and grounded in fact. For those with real concerns, we welcome a direct and confidential conversation with our HR team at ops@nucleusteq.com or to our CEO at ashish@nucleusteq.com directly. At NucleusTeq, we remain committed to professionalism, fairness, and continuous growth—for our people and our clients.

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