Trendy words used to fire you, contractors a plenty. - Engineer F5 Employee Review

2.0
28 Jul 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work Life Balance Decent pay Perks (that are kinda slowly going away)

Cons

Laying off half the workforce responsible for a release right before it happens. No warning and after a good quarter of sales a chunk of the workforce got the axe. At one time I felt my job was secure here if I worked hard and got my job done. Now it feels like a world of contractors with everyone getting colored badges to show where you land in the hierarchy of the company.

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5 Jan 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

they are serious about creating a great work culture.

Cons

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3.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent Views Decent Benefits Stock Options and 401k matching ORCA and pandaride Thirsty Thursday

Cons

Lower than standard industry pay Corporate culture weeds out those who don't toe the line Weak management with little to no mentorship High turnover, downsizing regularly No direction or accountability within or across teams No advancement opportunity / only senior positions ever available

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