Not for engineers - Embedded Developer Icomera Employee Review

1.0
28 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You can work 12-16 hours a week and nobody will notice.

Cons

In my 15 years, I have not seen a place this dysfunctional. Extremely disorganized process: * There's no backlog * No planning whatsoever * No feedback is accepted: retrospectives are just a fika * No way to get support from the management * You don't get proper tools to do your work: received an old, broken laptop; never had my hardware for development, had to borrow one from a colleague Embedded software team is crammed into a small, closed room without proper ventilation. The CTO went down the "AI slope" and encourages everyone to use Copilot to write code and ChatGPT to create designs for complex software products.

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5.0
22 Sept 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good Flex hours and good team to work with.

Cons

Lacking leadership. Lack communication down the line.

2.0
16 Dec 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

In the early years, the company had a strong sense of purpose and momentum—it genuinely felt like a well-oiled machine. Teams were aligned around common goals, and collaboration came naturally. Working with colleagues in the UK and Sweden was a highlight; they were talented, professional, and enjoyable to work with. The global nature of the company created opportunities to learn different working styles and perspectives. At its best, the environment was fast-paced, energizing, and rewarding.

Cons

The management team in the U.S. office was the company’s biggest weakness. Decision-making was often unclear or inconsistent, which led to frustration and inefficiencies. There was a noticeable disconnect between leadership and the day-to-day realities of the teams doing the work. As the company grew, management issues began to erode morale and the strong culture that existed in the early years. Better leadership alignment and accountability in the U.S. office would have made a significant difference.

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