JLR reviews

You can have PhD or MSc in your area but it doesn't matter, who talks most and do bare min/even does something stupid to create problems which shouldn't be a problem gets the credit. Anyone can be D grade or C grade or LL6 that competency on the job is not a thing. Bad managers are hiring bad engineers to grow their team not quality that they intentionally don't hire good engineers that otherwise they would look bad. No one likes challenge. No standard whatsoever on team building. People doesn't know A of ADAS are working ADAS. People who doesn't know about vehicle dynamics are working on driveline, vehicle control. People who doesn't know how vehicle should work does Functional Safety which is horrifying. There are good engineers but they are the one does all the work, they are too busy and no credit given that all other talkers are working on stealing their work. Too many managers, too many engineers, no one checks who does what, no accountability. It is like a jungle of monkeys, such a waste of great engineers and resources. People who spent all their professional life in JLR thinks that everything is good but they are not aware of what is coming.

Long-term reality: Not recommended for career growth Unfortunately, beyond the short term, growth becomes extremely limited. Job promotions are rare, salary hikes are minimal or non-existent, and career progression feels stagnant. Many employees find themselves stuck in the same role and level for years. Work Culture & Politics The biggest challenge at JLR is the heavy internal politics. What should be a straightforward process of “making a car” gets complicated by unnecessary bureaucracy, power struggles, and favoritism. Decision-making is painfully slow almost every small decision requires multiple layers of approvals, and you often end up waiting indefinitely for responses. The company still follows very old-fashioned ways of working. Many stakeholders appear disconnected from modern agile practices and continue with outdated protocols and processes. Product owners and teams frequently have to chase and push for even basic updates or decisions. Unless you are one of the managers’ favorites, your chances of meaningful growth, recognition, or reward are very low. Merit often takes a backseat to personal equations and office politics. Overall Verdict: JLR can be a good short-term experience if you’re looking for brand exposure or initial learning in the automotive sector. However, for long-term career development, stability, and fair rewards, it may not be the ideal place. The excessive politics, slow decision-making, and lack of growth opportunities make it frustrating for ambitious professionals who want to grow based on performance rather than favoritisms.