Not good company - Software Engineer Kigen Employee Review

India management don't know how to create good work environment.

Toxic work culture in some teams Frequent overtime expectations Management disconnected from employee concerns

When I first joined, Kigen had a good hybrid work model with flexible hours. Many of the leaders were technically strong and knowledgeable. Initially, management seemed supportive and approachable.

The reality is very different. Flexibility exists only for management — employees are expected to log in late at night for calls but also come to the office and leave at fixed times. There’s no genuine work-life balance, and rules change depending on who you are or who you report to. The company is an extremely poor place for women. There’s no support for women during pregnancy or personal situations, empathy and understanding are completely missing. The environment is male-dominated, and some male managers gossip about female employees or behave in ways that make women uncomfortable. Falling sick even for a single day leads to unnecessary questioning and demands for proof. Despite achieving company goals, many employees didn’t receive appraisals. There is no proper HR team in India,if you have any problems, you’re expected to handle them alone. The culture here is full of favoritism, control, and outdated thinking. It feels like a very different (and worse) experience compared to employees working outside India.