Does DDN pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DDN employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DDN. This rating has decreased by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DDN?

40% of DDN employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DDN 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DDN?

Software Engineer (19) , Senior Software Engineer (14) , Account Executive (9) , Sales (9) , Technical Support Engineer (9) , Marketing (6) , Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) (6) , Professional Services Engineer (5) , Systems Engineer (5) , Manager (3) , Software Development Engineer (3) , Accounting Manager (2) , Accounts Payable Accountant (2) , Anonymous (2) , Associate Software Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at DDN according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and energy." ((in 36 reviews)); "Good Work Life balance" ((in 17 reviews)); "Benefits are good, and hard work is generally rewarded here." ((in 14 reviews)); "1. Good work environment 2. Lot of learning" ((in 9 reviews)); "Strong vision, brilliant products and colleagues, customers that change the world every day." ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DDN according to real employee reviews?

"Management doesn't treat everyone equally." ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper Management does not what is hapenning internationally" ((in 7 reviews)); "Layoffs every few months." ((in 6 reviews)); "No project management, Program management are calendar admin." ((in 4 reviews)); "the direct manager have all rights to do anything from super micromanagement, promotion firing and HR are not on the picture what employees do internationally." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about DDN layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DDN layoffs and their outlook for job security at DDN in 2026.

What are the top reviewed DDN locations?

Chatsworth , Los Angeles , Santa Clara , Colorado Springs , San Francisco , Sunnyvale , New York , Washington , Nashville , San Jose , Columbia , Boston , Charlotte , Austin , Dallas , Canoga Park , Santa Clarita , Simi Valley , San Diego , Broomfield , Denver , Jacksonville , Atlanta , Chatsworth

DDN reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(195 total reviews)

Alex Bouzari

59% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

2.4

Culture & values

DDN has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 195 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The DDN employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

195 reviews

1.0

Mar 26, 2026

Terrible place

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Just a few colleagues. If you don't like your manager, you just wait a few months and you'll have a new one (probably worse than the previous).

Cons

Chaotic environment. Toxic culture. They'll add you to an on-call rotation. If you don't agree, say good bye to any raises and expect to be fired. 60 hours week are normal. You'll work weekends. One of the values of the company is 24x7 (so don't believe HR here when they say they don't expect you overwork because it is actually one of their values). If you don't, expect no raises, no options and you'll be fired quickly. Pay is below average. They implemented a stock option plan that is so absolutely ridiculous that everybody minimally competent should quickly leave. Benefits are below average. Culture is toxic and it starts at the very top. Whenever they replace leadership (often) they just look for small dumb dictators that believe engineers are just resources. They don't ever have a clear idea of what to do with the product and shoot in all directions, because they are clueless. They are all fired after a few months and replaced with a new bunch of mediocre dumb dictators. No career progression. Pure chaos. Pure marketing.

DDN Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are a Technology company and value the innovation, creativity and technical expertise of our engineering community. Creating a supportive and respectful technology oriented environment is a key priority for us. If you did not feel that during your time with DDN then we need to improve our efforts in highlighting the importance of our engineering teams that drive our technology as a leader in AI Data Intelligence. We recognize that periods of change can be challenging and we are actively working to strengthen our consistency in leadership, communication and employee experiences across the organization. We truly value the contributions of our team members and are committed to building a workplace where people feel supported, fairly compensated and able to grow in their careers.

5.0

Mar 15, 2026

Good

Associate sdet

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working experience and good exposure

Cons

Nothing as of n no w

DDN Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re glad to hear that you’ve had a positive working experience and that the role has provided you with valuable exposure to grow and develop. Creating opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful work is something we strive for across the organization. We also appreciate your feedback and are always here to listen—if there’s ever anything you’d like to see improved or expanded, we encourage you to share. Thanks again for being part of the team that has positioned us as the leader in Data Intelligence!

3.0

Mar 10, 2026

Good

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worklife balance and facilities Hybrid

Cons

Layoffs Not much hike Strength is less

DDN Response

4mo

We appreciate your feedback and DDN does focus on a supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, which many employees genuinely appreciate. We try to create a office environment that is energetic and welcoming and the hybrid work model provides helpful flexibility when needed, making it easier to stay productive while managing personal commitments. That said, there are some challenges with the recent small reduction to invest in other areas of the business. Overall, the feedback has been that the Bangalore office is a good place for flexibility and balance, but there’s room for improvement so thank you for the helpful insights.

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