High pressure environment with limited perks and work-life balance - Software Development Engineer II Surya Software Employee Review

2.0
11 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company works with good clients and the products themselves are strong. Engineers can gain practical experience and learn by working on real problems. Exposure to challenging projects can help improve technical skills if you are proactive about learning.

Cons

Management needs significant improvement in terms of communication and leadership. Salary hikes are generally below industry standards. Many experienced senior employees are leaving, which increases workload on remaining team members. Work pressure is high with tight timelines and unrealistic deadlines. Poor work-life balance — employees are often expected to work after office hours and sometimes on weekends when deadlines approach. Limited work-from-home flexibility (only 1–2 days per month and that too requires management approval). Lack of recognition for good work; employees who perform well often receive more work rather than appreciation. If something goes wrong, the culture sometimes focuses on blame instead of solving the problem. Learning mostly depends on self-learning as there is no structured training or development process. Basic employee perks are limited (for example, no cafeteria or similar facilities).

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5.0
10 Sept 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A lot of good frameworks to work with. Good learning environment.

Cons

Employee benefits are not much.

3.0
2 Jun 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule and nice offuce

Cons

Low pay, under staffed at times

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