A startup environment with many learning opportunities - Software Engineer Xylem Employee Review

3.0
Feb 27, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

- One of a kind product in the market that solves real world problems - Very friendly team to discuss and arrive at a solution - Ability to experiment with latest tools and technologies - No hard deadlines

Cons

- Very minimal transparency on business development - Poor planning in terms of product development - Business management foresight is too little and often suffer with revamps - Slow or no implementation of new tools and technologies

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5.0
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

Cons

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2.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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