Worked there many years, and left recently for env change. Overall a good company, the situation was not exactly as described above. Ppl will not easily share positive things of a company in the forum, only those negative does.

Too many positive things along my life in this company, of course they were some inevitable negative things, I also fully understand decisions always couldn't made to please everyone (200-300 staff), there is for sure. Overall, a good company that I would encourage everyone to consider it. I always ask myself what can I contribute rather than ask what can I gain, comparing is always a never ending story. If u think u deserve more then just justify why u deserve it, cannot get it just leave it and look for alternative. Making noise in the forum would not help u much, spend more time to read books would be ideal.

What is experienced senior developer? This answer is very subjective. I would say the range is fair to majority... if you think you are competent enough, should not care about the senior range, care more about the range after senior level.

I always believe if anyone could stay focus, hate to do things twice and improve via automation, embrace efficiency... then work life always not balance (life>work in this case). New joiner to a company, unless you are super smart, otherwise it's not harmful at all to stay a bit late to adapt and learn, fit in yourself to the env and product asap. Don forget we are living in the competitive world.