Great people but company has changed after the merger - Senior Software Engineer Paramount Employee Review

3.0
Feb 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There is no doubt that I worked with the most professional, helpful, and hardworking people in the media and entertainment business. They helped me grow from a Web Developer to a Senior Software Engineer. I've met people in my team that I would now consider as part of my family, and I will never forget them (fellow engineers, fellow QA team members, project managers, UI/UX, and scrum masters). They are open to new technology that can improve user experience as well as employee growth. The work/life balance has been amazing. I'm able to take care of the critical needs of my family during my time there. The benefits have been one of the best: medical, dental, vision, insurance, stocks, and a bonus. Also, the company has a great culture that promotes family events, helping the community, and promoting advancement for minorities like me.

Cons

After the merger, the company has just stopped caring about the loyal employees. We've faced many layoffs before, and management has done a good job saving my role and my colleagues by moving us to other teams. However, when the new owner tried to save money by forcing employees that can't work remotely to quit, he still had the ones who opted to go back to the office to be laid off. I still want to be thankful for all the people I've worked with and the bosses I've had, but loyalty doesn't seem to be rewarded in this company.

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Pros

People who were at Paramount before the Skydance merger remain talented and amazing people.

Cons

The post-Skydance merger Paramount is an aimless corporate with zero resources, and respect for existing employees. Senior management are coming from Disney, and they’re hiring all their previous Disney colleagues, while laying off employees that have been at Paramount through ages. There has also been a shift in demographics where White men control the power. It’s disheartening to see amazing legacy leadership get demoted and sidelined in favor of incoming White male leaders from Disney. The new senior management will say things like, “We want to invest in people that will stay with us and grow,” yet layoff an entire division that have kept this company running through all the transitions. The disrespect is just ridiculous.

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