Lumen Software Engineer reviews

3.5

84% would recommend to a friend

(325 total reviews)
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Kate Johnson

82% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Software Engineer Software employees have rated Lumen with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 325 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer Software professionals have a good working experience there. Lumen is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer Software professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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325 reviews
4.0
Nov 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice work life balance of company

Cons

They will change your tech stack with their convenience

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Lumen Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate your feedback. We recognize that change can be difficult. We're glad to hear that you find value in our balance. We're committed to helping our community grow so that we can all succeed together. We're happy to have you on the team!
2.0
Oct 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Latest technologies with an opportunity to grow

Cons

Very bad management and no value for your work and contribution

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Lumen Response
7mo
Thank you for being open with us, we need feedback to learn about how we can improve. One of our core operating principles is teamwork, which means showing up for each other every day, supporting a no-hero culture, and committing to the team's collective success, so we're sorry to hear that this hasn't been your experience so far. Great to hear that you have enjoyed our technology and growth opportunities. We're glad to have you on board with us.
1.0
Oct 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

"A fantastic place to work, characterized by strong teamwork and camaraderie. The on-shore team and leadership provide excellent guidance and support, which fosters a genuine team spirit. Everyone is willing to pitch in to help and share the workload.

Cons

The primary challenges stem from the local office culture in Bangalore, which often feels disconnected from the company's stated global values. The environment can be heavily influenced by internal politics, leading to an inconsistent and often unfair employee experience. Management & Recognition: There is a noticeable lack of equitable recognition for employee contributions within certain teams. The management style can feel unsupportive, creating an atmosphere where it seems individuals have to navigate internal politics rather than focus on collaborative work. This can be particularly isolating and demoralizing, as there isn't a strong sense of management having their team's back. Hostile Exit Process: The experience for departing employees is a significant concern. The notice period can become unnecessarily difficult, with a palpable shift in how individuals are treated once they have resigned. This includes being excluded from team activities and meetings, which feels counterproductive and unprofessional.

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Lumen Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear about your experience. Lumen's investment in our people is essential to our success. With Dare to Lead skill-building we are building a courageous culture, that celebrates rumbling with vulnerability, living into our values, braving trust, and learning to rise. Developing these new skills supports and fosters our behaviors to help transform our culture at Lumen. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best as you continue on with your career.
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