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Aqua Security Software Software Developer reviews

2.8

30% would recommend to a friend

(22 total reviews)

Dror Davidoff

37% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Aqua Security Software with 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 22 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an average working experience there. Aqua Security Software is rated 27% below average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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22 reviews
2.0
11 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you want hands-on experience in a product-based company using the latest tech stack, this is the right place. The company offers good salary, bonuses, and overall compensation. Expect a steep learning curve. For Aqua Security roles, you need basic to intermediate cloud knowledge, good understanding of security and vulnerabilities, and strong Kubernetes/Docker skills. Most of the work is cloud-focused.

Cons

Management is chaotic and lacks clear direction. They reorganize every three months and sometimes lay off employees who joined just weeks earlier. From top to bottom, leadership decisions feel unstable and inconsistent. Although the product is world-class and one of the best in cloud security, the current leadership CEO Mike Dube —especially after the major changes in October 2025—is more focused on satisfying investors than strengthening the company. They are even cutting down strong product areas. If you're looking for stability, this is not the place to join. Aqua today is not what it used to be, and the direction seems to be heading toward acquisition.

1.0
19 Aug 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The building has doors. Sometimes they even open. Direct deposit didn’t bounce (yet). You’ll learn how much stress a human body can tolerate before shutting down. Coworkers are generally nice — because we’re all trauma-bonded. Free coffee… if you bring your own beans, grinder, and kettle. Great place to test your immune system against mold.

Cons

I felt management philosophy is “chaotic evil.” Promotions are given out via dice roll in a dark basement HR is just Gary, a guy with a clipboard who keeps saying “I’m not HR.” Management has no idea what they’re doing. E Zero transparency. Decisions are made behind closed doors, and then we’re told about them two minutes before they roll out. Work-life balance? Nonexistent. If you don’t respond to Slack at 10 p.m., expect passive-aggressive emails the next morning. Raises? Forget it. They tell you to “be grateful you have a job in this economy.” Meanwhile, leadership brags about new cars. HR is useless — their only function is protecting management from accountability. “Career growth” basically means taking on double the workload of someone who quit, with no additional pay or title. High turnover. Every time we lose someone, their work just gets dumped on whoever’s still standing. Zero training. On my first day, I was handed a stapler and told to “make it count.” Office chairs are a mix of medieval torture devices and folding lawn chairs. Coworkers vanish mysteriously. We don’t ask questions.

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