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Software teams today work across borders, develop increasingly complex products, and use AI to accelerate development while maintaining quality and security. In this environment, technical expertise alone may not be enough. Companies also need workplaces that support learning, collaboration, and employee ownership.

Saigon Technology was recently named among the Top 10 Medium Companies in Great Place To Work’s Southeast Asia Best Workplaces in Technology 2026. The ranking, one of the region’s technology-focused workplace lists, is based on confidential employee feedback on trust, leadership, fairness, collaboration, and opportunities for growth.

High-performing engineering teams depend on open knowledge sharing, constructive feedback, and individual accountability. These factors become increasingly important as projects expand in scale and complexity.

“Recognition like this is especially meaningful because it comes directly from our people,” said Thanh Pham, CEO of the company.

“It tells us our employees feel trusted, respected, and empowered to do meaningful work. That’s the foundation of any great engineering organization.”

Great Place To Work evaluates companies through employee experience rather than relying primarily on company submissions.

“Culture isn’t defined by office perks or occasional events,” Thanh said. “It’s reflected in everyday leadership, how teams communicate, how people support one another, and whether everyone has opportunities to grow.”

Quarterly peer recognition at Saigon Technology. Photo courtesy of the company

As software engineering evolves, Saigon Technology has integrated AI into its development processes to support engineers rather than replace them.

Automating routine tasks allows teams to focus more on business challenges, product quality, and client collaboration. The company describes this as an AI-native engineering approach, in which AI becomes part of software delivery while people remain responsible for key decisions.

“AI is changing how engineers work, but it hasn’t changed what makes a great engineer,” Thanh said.

“Technology can accelerate execution, but critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and accountability remain uniquely human. Our goal isn’t simply to adopt AI. It’s to help engineers use AI effectively so they can focus on solving the problems that matter most to our clients.”

The company also invests in technical training, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and leadership development.

Workplace culture can influence employee retention, collaboration, and the ability to adapt to changing technologies. In software development, stable teams can preserve institutional knowledge, while open communication and continuous learning can help reduce project risks and maintain delivery quality.

Investment in people is closely linked to delivery performance at the company.

An internal training session at Saigon Technology. Photo courtesy of the company

“Clients may never see our internal culture directly,” Thanh said. “What they experience is the outcome of that culture: teams that communicate well, stay together, understand their business, and consistently deliver high-quality solutions.”

As businesses increasingly seek technology partners for long-term collaboration, consistent delivery, and adaptability, companies are placing greater emphasis on factors beyond technical capacity.

AI and other technologies will continue to change software development, while customer expectations evolve. Saigon Technology said it aims to combine technological innovation with leadership, continuous learning, and a workplace that supports employee development.

“Technology will continue to evolve,” Thanh said. “Our responsibility is to ensure our people evolve with it. Because when talented people are given the right environment, they not only build better software but also help our clients build better businesses.”