Pros
Exposure to latest tech stacks based on client needs
Opportunities to learn on the job with real-world applications
Office is stocked with snacks and coffee
Hybrid model (3 days in-office)
Some flexibility depending on client demands
Kontras
Very limited career growth in the U.S. team
Long work hours due to India team collaboration
No vertical or horizontal mobility
Underpaying below the market rate
High layoff risk when unassigned to a project
Poor management vision and lack of junior hiring
Career growth is extremely limited within the U.S. team, with no clear path to leadership or alternative roles like project management. You may be assigned to short-term projects or left without one, which could lead to layoffs. Collaboration with offshore teams often requires long working hours, with meetings in early mornings and late evenings in addition to a full daytime workload. Management lacks clear direction, and the U.S. office has minimal collaboration working on separate projects due to its very small size. Burnout is a real risk, especially without personal development or mentorship opportunities.