Decent culture but slow progression and favoritism - Ast Manager JioHotstar Employee Review

Strong ownership and learning opportunities – Engineers are encouraged to take ownership and work across the stack. Exposure to large-scale systems – Opportunity to work on high-traffic, real-world products and distributed systems. Collaborative team culture – Helpful teammates and approachable managers make it easier to learn and contribute. Good automation and quality focus – Emphasis on test automation, CI/CD, and improving engineering quality. Flexible work environment – Good work-life balance and flexibility depending on the team and project.

Fast-paced environment – Priorities can change quickly, requiring frequent context switching. Occasional tight deadlines – Release timelines can sometimes create pressure during critical deliveries. Documentation can be improved – Some processes and systems rely heavily on tribal knowledge. Cross-team dependencies – Progress can occasionally be delayed due to dependencies on multiple teams. Career progression visibility – Growth expectations and promotion criteria could be communicated more clearly.

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