Lexmark International Employee Reviews for Firmware Engineer

"It was my first job, any my only Firmware Engineering position, so I suppose I don't have much to compare it with. However, I felt that it was a pretty good place to work overall.Cons:- Pay did not seem that competitive- Quality of employees seemed to reflect lower pay- Did not feel like many of my colleagues were particularly gifted- Lots of attrition recently Pros:- Probably easier than average to get a job here- Lexington is fairly small, but quite nice"

"The compensation for a contractor is 20% less than a refular."

What do you like about working at Lexmark International?

"Friendly coworkers with lots of enthusiasm. Interesting problems and the freedom to tackle them."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't interview as a contractor expecting to transition to FTR ever."

What don't you like about working at Lexmark International?

"HR and the blatant misuses of contractors; meaning into year-to-year positions that last over a decade with critical knowledge and responsibilities yet no benefits and atrocious pay. In addition, attempting to transition to an FTR is nearly impossible due to prohibitive HR policies."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Regularize contractors who you believe are valuable. Do not allow HR to drive hiring decisions. Stop using the term diversity candidate and taking that into consideration when hiring,"