I did a huge mistake and I feel sad. - Junior Python Developer BostonGene Employee Review

1.0
8 Nov 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Sometimes you can show off like you're doing something useful in medicine (not just some tests for super white or rich people).

Cons

Let me think about it… first of all I wanna tell about salary… It’s twice less than average salary for developers in Russia (maybe more than twice). An employer can lie to you about a future salary increase, usually you shouldn't expect more than 10% per year (but inflation is higher!). Very toxic corporate culture. I am very glad that I left here after a year of work, I ended up in a good company with a healthy environment. I've been away from this company for at least half a year, it still twitching.

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BostonGene Response
3y
Thank you for your review. We’re sorry your experience did not meet the expectations we have as a culture at BostonGene. We wish you the best of luck in your career endeavors.

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5.0
19 Feb 2026
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Pros

BostonGene has a very supportive atmosphere where we can feel safe, valued, and able to be ourselves. BostonGene has a culture of trust, respect and support. We are all well appreciated and empowered to achieve our goals.

Cons

Like all small companies, things are changing rapidly.

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BostonGene Response
4mo
Thank you for the positive review! We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
1.0
6 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote work flexibility and some supportive coworkers.

Cons

During my time at the company, one of the biggest challenges was a lack of alignment across leadership. Expectations were not always clearly communicated, and guidance could vary depending on who you spoke to, which made it difficult to consistently meet expectations. Professional development and long-term growth opportunities also felt limited. There did not appear to be a strong or structured focus on helping employees progress in their roles. The company places significant emphasis on promoting a “family” culture during hiring and onboarding. However, the day-to-day experience did not always reflect that level of support. I also experienced confusion around performance management processes. Although I had received positive feedback from my direct manager, I was later placed on a two-week PIP initiated by another manager. The short timeframe and change in management involvement made expectations unclear and made it challenging to navigate the process effectively. At times, the work environment could feel political. While there were supportive individuals on the team, there was also a noticeable sense that employees needed to be cautious in certain situations. There was also an emphasis on encouraging employees to share personal experiences in team settings. However, in my experience, information shared in those contexts could later be referenced in professional discussions, which made it difficult to feel fully comfortable being open. Overall, greater consistency in leadership communication, clearer expectations, and more structured support for employees would improve the work environment.

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BostonGene Response
3mo
Thank you for your feedback. We are always looking for ways to improve. While we believe your experience may not reflect that of the broader team, we appreciate you sharing your perspective. We wish you the best of luck in your next role.
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