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Huawei Technologies

This role operates in an exceptionally high-pressure environment characterized by critical infrastructure demands and uncompromising performance standards. The workload is intense, requiring consistently long hours and frequent, mandatory overtime to meet aggressive delivery timelines. Furthermore, the position necessitates a 24/7 on-call commitment, demanding immediate responsiveness at any hour to resolve urgent incidents. This is a high-intensity, "always-on" position where professional endurance and constant availability are non-negotiable requirements for operational success. The nature of this work is exceptionally demanding, prioritizing continuous system stability and rapid incident resolution above all else.

Huawei Technologies offers an exquisite work environment with a beautifully designed office space, fostering a pleasant and conducive atmosphere. The provision of catered lunches at a subsidized rate adds to the convenience, ensuring employees are well-nourished during work hours. Additionally, the company provides competitive remuneration, acknowledging the value of its workforce. However, a noteworthy drawback is the lack of diversity and inclusivity within the Canadian workforce, primarily dominated by an Asian demographic and notably lacking representation from the Black community. Addressing this disparity could enhance the workplace's cultural richness and contribute to a more inclusive corporate culture.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The only good thing is free coffee.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Disrespect employees, fuzzy goals, unmotivated employees, unclear leadership.


What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work above all else.
Ready to work at any time, no clear working hours. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work hours: Standard office work. 
Off-work time: Ready to work, and reply to message. No matter if it's 11 pm or the weekend.

Huawei offers a challenging and fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and exposure to cutting-edge technology. While compensation and benefits are generally considered good, some employees report long working hours and a culture that can be top-down. The company's reputation and geopolitical issues are also a factor for some job seekers.
The video below offers a personal perspective on what it's like to work at Huawei from a former employee.

says it all in the Review Summary - super great staff to work with, management is siloed and does not work together. If you are an engineer, you are protected from this exposure to mgmt for the most part.  

You have to come 5 days to the office.
Unofficial reprimands if you come late, even if you finish 8 hours of working shift everyday, diligently.
 Communication gap happens too often.
Management's expectations are vague but always high.

Director is micro managing. The whole company is based on politics. He told me hard work means less time in the cafeteria less time chatting with people. Overall very bad . They get you isolated if you are not following their political rules of a. Kissing.

overall it is fair company to work.  the hardest part of the job is management.  the company wont let local people move to management. you can learn a lot from the company, but the job is very stressful.

There is not much to say.  Stay away from this employer.  Job culture sucks, a lot of difficult people around, your management yells at you.  If you are a newcomer to the country this can be your first job but do yourself a favor and find another as soon as  you can

Good working environment for long term personal growth and development. There are opportunities to take on cross functional responsibilities within the telecoms and IT jobs eco system based on projects and customer's needs.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Software engineer 6 salaries reported	$119,167 per year
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Machine learning engineer 3 salaries reported	$37.33 per hour
Software engineer intern 6 salaries reported	$32.33 per hour
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