A Fantastic Place to Grow Both Personally and Professionally! - Senior Engineering Lead Persistent Systems Employee Review

Persistent was an easy organization to join. The recruiting process was relatively quick and the team helpful. Once I joined, I have gone through approx. two weeks of courses and 1:1 meetings with my team. All has been positive to date.

Processes can feel outdated — very much a company that relies on person to person connection to get things done.

Exceptional Training: One of the best aspects of Persistent is their commitment to upskilling. They offer robust internal training programs and access to high-quality certifications that genuinely help build your technical foundation. Project Variety: You get exposure to a wide range of domains and tech stacks. For those looking to diversify their portfolio, the project-based nature of the work provides a lot of "hands-on" experience in a short amount of time. Supportive Peer Culture: The teams are generally collaborative and willing to help, making the onboarding process much smoother for newer hires.

Limited US Presence: Most of the core operations and job stability are centered in India. There are significantly fewer long-term roles available for US-based employees, which can lead to a feeling of being "on an island" or having limited local career progression. Project Dependency: Your experience and job security are highly dependent on the specific project you are assigned to. If a project ends and there isn't an immediate US-based opening, finding a new internal placement can be challenging. Bureaucracy: Being a large, project-based firm, the management processes can sometimes feel rigid or unorganized when transitioning between client engagements.