Way behind the times - Recensione dipendente - Software Development Engineer presso Docusign

1,0
20 apr 2022
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

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I have to say that DocuSign is a place where you can "coast" and if you aren't bothered by having to follow painful and inefficient SDLC processes, this is the place for you. Perhaps with the stock hitting a big dip, this may be a good time to join, so if you want to "do the work of your lifetime" (namely work 4-5 hours a day and be stifled by an outdated tech stack and ridiculous processes) and have decent comp, then this may be the right opportunity for you.

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Other 1-star reviews have already noted the criticisms around DS' tech stack, processes, and general cultural downturn. I would like to add that one of the main fundamental problems I found in DS engineering is that you are rewarded for "following rules" - meaning how well you follow an inefficient and ineffective process rather is more valued than innovating to make it better for others. Because this type of mentality is rewarded, DS then hires a lot of "expert beginners" - engineers who are just really good at following rules and doing what they are told, as a result almost any mid-level to senior engineer is really just an "expert beginner" rather than the industry standard of having a principal/staff/tech lead that ideally should be solving problems across the entire org rather than being an expert in their own silo. In general, change is something that isn't really embraced, and you get labeled as an underperformer if you try to suggest otherwise. I think it goes to show the type of culture at DS. In my experience, I found that people who "follow rules" really well also get away with being jerks. I think in the past many of these issues were overshadowed by a booming stock price, but now that it has taken a dive, I wonder if these things would ever be addressed. My guess is most likely not anyways.

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Risposta di Docusign
4y
Thanks for sharing your feedback and we have shared your feedback with the HR and Product & Engineering leaders.

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5,0
30 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Great work life balance, good people, supportive culture

Svantaggi

Not too much innovation development, Not too interested in in house ML/Ai features

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4d
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are thankful for your insights and are happy to read your positive feedback.
2,0
9 apr 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Mostly nice people, dedicated to their specific roles.

Svantaggi

Lack of team cohesion among departments. Lots of communication and accountability breakdowns, siloed efforts. Immature processes and undeveloped operations. Unqualified and ineffective leadership: I was to be the Business Process Lead but mid-interview, the hiring manager told me they would instead place me in a very small sub-department reporting into Finance Business Transformation. It was never clear if this was meant to be temporary or permanent... I was successful in facilitating and contributing to a project that was 10+ years overdue at Docusign. The managing director I reported to was laid off so a more tenured employee took over as "manager" who had never been in charge of people and it showed. Despite my contributions, I was told how little they valued my work and efforts on a successful project. Definitely a level disparity as I have been Sr. Finance Manager twice and head of a global department reporting into VP level and up. It appeared that all this new "manager" wanted was a subservient cog to condescend, demotivate, and talk down to. Beyond ridiculous to squander my 15 years of corporate experience.

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