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Fantastic team but dysfunctional management and high pressure - Senior Software Engineer Tata Consultancy Services Employee Review

1.0
13 Jun 2026
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Pros

All of the people I worked with on a day to day basis were absolutely fantastic - could not have asked for a harder working/more dedicated team, constantly moving mountains despite being given no resources and crazy deadlines.

Cons

Completely dysfunctional management that never seems to know what is going on, constant pressure to cram generative AI into every project even when it makes zero sense to do so, useless recruiting processes that leave gaps in the team unfilled for months at a time, HR that are more interested in ticking boxes on their spreadsheet than actually engaging with staff, zero attempts to retain staff with crucial knowledge (in some cases laying them off instead). I could go on!

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5.0
17 Jun 2026
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Pros

good team to work on challenging projects

Cons

sometimes need to stretch overnight due to team's timezone

3.0
19 Jun 2026
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Pros

Large client base. Talented people, have "cracked the code" on offshoring development and support.

Cons

For anyone used to working in US-based firms, the culture and politics will be difficult to understand and navigate. Internal policies and systems focus on the offshore delivery center model. Roles in the US do not fit into that mold, and obtaining approvals for simple expenses can require weeks and insanely high approval chains given the size of TCS. I needed approval from a global division head (a CEO direct-report) just to pay for a short training course. Missions of different departments are not clearly defined, so overlap and conflict are common.

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