Know what you are getting yourself into, I wish I had! - Information Security Equinix Employee Review

2.0
May 14, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working for one of the worlds largest data center companies is a nice boost to your resume, you will get exposed to a lot and work with many smart people. There is plenty of work and pay and benefits package is decent. Stock is solid and ESPP is nice.

Cons

Leadership will preach work/life balance but in reality they will work you to the bone and make you feel guilty stepping away for any length of time. Unless you are part of the good ol' boys club, you can expect to be micromanaged instead of empowered, chastised in front of peers even though the company values say everyone should be treated with respect, and you can expect no support for career advancement training or being able to attend industry events. Leadership is bad - really bad, unless you happen to be related to someone high up (yes nepotism exists) or served in the US military. They will push their work down to you and then after it's done, try to claim it as their own so you don't get the chance to shine. Also, forget about getting any praises for a job well done, constructive feedback or annual reviews, you will just get sent an email if you didn't do something so they can use it against you later.

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5.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Company is strong financially. No chance of layoff. Many opportunities to work overtime if you want extra hours.

Cons

Very busy, they need to hire more people.

2.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people in various internal roles.

Cons

CRO and Senior leadership failed with execution of their CS REORGANIZATION! They laid off exceptional and tenured talent who were either not replaced or new job requisitions filled with external candidates. Upon making internal employees aware of layoffs, they did so in such a callous manner with complete disregard for humanity. It was literally appalling and disgusting! The ‘Magic of Equinix’ (I belong. I matter. I feel safe.) is no longer present and hasn’t been for over two years. No work life balance. Everyone is just a number so why be an over achiever in such an awful space. Morale is lower than ever!

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