Signify

Pros: I liked my team; they were genuinely supportive and friendly. The hybrid model was okay; I could WFH a few days, which helped my work-life balance.
Cons: The overall company culture feels pretty top-down and old school for a big corporate. It's tough to get new ideas accepted for our lighting solutions. There's also too much bureaucracy, especially in the Burlington, MA office.
Advice to Management: Listen more to the engineering teams. Try to break down some of the internal silos and really embrace innovation in smart lighting, not just talk about it.

Pros: I appreciate the hybrid model; it's really helpful. WFH a couple days a week makes a big difference for life in the Piscataway, NJ area. For Software Engineer roles, this work arrangement is pretty solid and aids work-life balance.
Cons: It's not truly remote; you still have to be in the office a few days, which limits some flexibility. Sometimes project deadlines in the smart lighting industry mean less WFH, even with the hybrid setup. The core office hours can be a bit rigid too.
Advice to Management: Give teams more autonomy on WFH days. True work flexibility means trusting employees to get work done, not just setting office attendance quotas. It would really help morale and retain talent in the competitive tech industry.

Pros: The base salary for a Software Engineer at the Eindhoven office isn't terrible. You get decent health insurance. It's a big corporate company, so there's a stable pension plan.
Cons: Raises are pretty small, and bonuses aren't very competitive for the lighting solutions industry. I've felt a bit underpaid compared to market rates. There aren't many extra perks or innovative benefits.
Advice to Management: Management should really look into making salaries more competitive, especially for experienced engineering roles. Boosting annual raises and improving the bonus structure would help a lot with retention. Also, adding some more modern benefits could attract top talent.