Viva.com Senior Software Engineer reviews

1.7

2% would recommend to a friend

(7 total reviews)

20% positive business outlook

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7 reviews
1.0
30 Apr 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Modern Tools Efficient Onboarding Training Consistent on payrolls

Cons

1) Unhealthy facilities. There is no paper on the WCs and the cleanliness level is borderline dangerous however if it happens and you visit the upper floors (management offices) you will see everything squeaky clean. Discrimination at it's finest. 2) Non-existent HR. Alll they care about are their gym sessions and to showoff in LinkedIN. Once you are in, boom they are ghosts. Outdated policies, ZERO support, ZERO development (there is not even a development related department within the company). 3) Salaries. Well below industry average. At least 300-700 euros less that what the rest of the industry is providing. 4) Benefits. Non-existent. A typical health insurance. Don't let the ''stock options'' fool you. These only exist for upper management and friends. 5) Transportation costs/arrangements and Work From Home. This is a typical Greek company. Nothing to be expected and zero flexibility. The company does not even provide you with parking spaces even though the facilities have 3 underground parking floors sitting empty. The spots are only reserved for managerial positions. They consider it a perk so this should give you a great indication of how much the company cares for you! 6)Development Opportunities: Non-existent. Managerial positions are taken over from friends and family and whoever is not disagreeing with the ludacrous upper management. Funny that our manager had no idea about our tasks/expertise! 7)KPIS. Unclear, non-existent on most teams with unpaid overtimes. Directors and upper managers will leave the office at whatever time they wish or they will exploit Work From Home options while you are forced to come to the office even when there is a public strike at your own costs. Overall verdict: The company follows the CEO's values. A typical greek guy, with no manners who is a little bit clever and lucky than average. If you are planning to join the company be prepared for extreme micromanagement, incompetent directors (especially on the operations department) and no benefits at all. Simply, look elsewhere to save your mental health. Joining the company has been my biggest career mistake and I'm currently actively looking at other opportunities.

2.0
16 Oct 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. You will find some very good and honest engineers 2. Nice offices with free coffee and fruits 3. Interesting Technologies if you are a entry engineer

Cons

1. The company's promises of growth and rewards are as empty as a politician's campaign promises. 2. There's no system or process in place. It's like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded. 3. HR is a glorified party planner. They're more interested in organizing yoga classes than supporting employees. 4. If you're looking to grow as an engineer, you're better off studying under a street magician. 5. There's no room for reason or discussion. It's a one-way street. 6. Middle to upper management is more interested in personal relationships and their own paychecks than the company's growth. 7. The CEO is a control freak who's more interested in micromanaging everything than delegating. 8. The C-level executives are more concerned with their own careers than the company's success.

3.0
1 Aug 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great and knowledgable people, especially in tech Cutting-edge tools constantly in use Great learning opportunities, with people eager to help Fast-paced and interesting work, keeps you on your toes in a pleasant way Office space is very well made

Cons

Lack of organisation Sometimes goals and projects are fuzzy and easily subject to scope change/scope creep/cancellation when already having work put in them Time pressure which could have been avoided with better organisation Lack of transparency in areas such as bonuses and stock options No ability to work from home No objective criteria for performance evaluations, though personally I have been treated very fairly by my managers

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