So glad I left: I hear the "First-Year" excuse is now 0-1% hikes from a former colleague - Software Engineer IC2 Alkami Technology Employee Review

I moved out in 2025, and after catching up with former colleagues still there, it’s clear the culture has shifted toward a lack of accountability. The recent merit cycle is a disaster that everyone is trying to distance themselves from. • The 0.5% "Hike" Insult: From what I’m hearing, merit increases for the hardworking foundation team were as low as 0.5% to 1%. In the Indian tech market, that isn't a raise; it’s a push toward the exit. • The Accountability Loop: It’s a classic case of finger-pointing. The US leadership reportedly blames the "manual process" of the new India GCC, while India HR tells the staff that all compensation decisions and the meager budget came directly from the US. No one is taking ownership of the fact that people are being underpaid.