Possible to make a difference, but tech debt hinders progress - Senior Software Engineer Hertz Employee Review

2.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

It is possible to make a difference if you are determined enough. Many engineers work hard and most try.

Cons

The company has a ton of tech debt that it recognized, but is not being addressed. Management controls the time, scope and so quality is falling. The people they have hired lack fundamentals understanding of software development practices. The company often will make decisions to save small amounts of money with their facilities and tools they give to employees without understanding the opportunity cost that was lost. Overtime is required. You can't work here if you want to have a family or keep your family from hating you. Title inflation is real. Many people are actually performing one level down from their stated title and those that are not are only not failing due to putting in crazy hours. Middle management wont stickup for their people to ensure they are not burning out. They see it happening multiple times in front of them and they do nothing.

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5.0
13 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to work in tandem with other professionals in your trade, always had a feeling of "family" working alongside my peers. We come together when times are tough, this is very rewarding,

Cons

The current economic and geopolitical spectrum have been proving a challenge to this industry as a whole, thankfully we are a resilient outfit with the best people at the helm.

2.0
25 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This role builds character: CS&S, conflict resolution, fast paced and ambiguous work.

Cons

Constant pressure from management to perform, while they complain about us having to take overtime to complete the work they dump on us. Unrealistic. How can we clock out at 5pm, if you let customers book and return cars at 5pm? Also barely over minimum wage for high-stress environment that overworks you. Only worth it for some experience, and if you really want to stay for years to grind your way up the management ladder.

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