Great for graduates, don't recommend staying long term - Senior Software Engineer Microlise Employee Review

1.0
23 Jul 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Career ladders to give young engineers a guide/path to progress towards - Follows good software practices - Good people to learn from - Hard to get sacked once you pass probation

Cons

- At times very bureaucratic, one tech lead will say one thing and the other will say another on how things should be done - Conflict management is poorly dealt with - You can be pulling other people's weight but be seen as a nuisance if you raise it with management - Low salaries for the role, CEO caps annual pay rises by 10% which does not scale if you're starting out vs someone who is already high up - Not consistent with their recruitment practices, doesn't give technical tests for Lead roles or higher - There is favouritism among people

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5.0
13 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This is an ambitious, growth focused business with a clear desire to professionalise and compete at a higher level. Standards are rising and that creates real opportunity for people who want to build their craft. • Genuine progression for those who deliver • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic initiatives • Investment in sales discipline, structure and leadership capability • A culture that values drive, accountability and continuous improvement If you are motivated by performance, development and the chance to shape how things are built, there is significant upside.

Cons

The bar is high and expectations are clear. That can feel stretching, but for the right individual it accelerates growth. • Fast pace of change which requires resilience and adaptability • Evolving processes as the business scales and matures • Performance pressure that comes with ambitious revenue targets For those who want to be challenged, learn quickly and be part of a business building towards something bigger, these are not drawbacks. They are the proving ground.

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5.0
21 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good enough place to work

Cons

Watch out for AI creeping in

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