A Positive Experience - Senior Software Engineer HP Inc. Employee Review

4.0
24 Jan 2016
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Pros

There is a lot of independence and flexibility. They pay folks reasonably well for what they do, and bonuses, albeit small, do help to encourage productivity. In general, there is a good work/life balance

Cons

Morale/energy levels can be low at times among team members. There seems to be a lack of passion among most members of any given engineering team, and managers don't seem to be helping out much in that regard - it's a difficult problem to solve. Although there is a lot of independence, there isn't a lot of room for upward mobility. I've had multiple conversations with managers about moving into a different role/level of responsibility, to which they've responded positively, but I've yet to see any sort of effort on their side. I've had to seemingly work around them to start doing what i'd like to do.

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HP Inc. Response
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Hi there! Thank you for appreciating the flexibility, work/life balance, and the compensation packages! We will continue to be focused on these key priorities. To your point about providing more advancement opportunities, we are constantly promoting a culture of growth and development. We'll keep working hard to be sure we recognize our talent, and will take your feedback into account. ~ Madalina Antohe, Employer brand and digital media

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Cons

There are not many major cons. The only downside is that, depending on where you are located, you may not get to see many people from your immediate team in person because several team members are based abroad or on the West Coast, including areas like Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. That said, it also reflects how global and flexible the team is, so it is not necessarily a negative — just something to be aware of if you value frequent in-person collaboration.

2.0
30 May 2026
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Pros

Good working culture. It falls a little prey to acting like we're a family and not a business, but at least it doesn't pretend "we work hard, we play hard".

Cons

ELT and upper management have zero vision for the company besides desperately trying to pull up stock prices. Company continues to make deep long-term sacrifices for short term gains, that barely rise above the performance of our competitors. Benefits weaken each year. Example: CVS Caremark now handles RxD insurance, and CVS Caremark is incompetent and exploitative.

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