Kinda chaotic, but fun - Knowledge Engineer F5 Employee Review

4.0
10 Nov 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Great place for people who like to dig in, learn stuff, try things out, and get stuff done. On-boarding process is basically "Here's your desk." It's up to you to meet people, figure out internal systems, and make your place. Lots of mobility within the company. Excellent benefits and pay. Thought and Technology Leader in key market segments.

Cons

Like many tech companies, this one is highly siloed. Marketing and Product Development seem to have very different perspectives on what the company is, what it does, and where it is going. (I expect this may change with the new CEO, however, being from the PD side of the organization.) Lack of space in the existing location can cause teams to be fragmented across many floors and buildings, creating isolation, and hampering communication.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

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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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