Be Careful, duplicitous Env - Software Architect Flexera Employee Review

2.0
Feb 18, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Products are well positioned in industry (by accident and acquisitions)

Cons

The CEO hired a few years back changed the culture to one of backstabbing and judgement. He calls it "openness, that's how we roll" and other common industry-speak euphemisms. He has introduced a GE-like, bottom 10% yearly cuts, with no clear measurements besides managerial feelings. They are now heavily into scoring cheaper H1Bs and replacing citizens. That started when he came in. Move on, and don't be fooled. There are plenty of other jobs.

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Flexera Response
8y
Thank you for your review. I will make sure the team sees it. While I don’t agree with your assessment, I am sorry you feel that Flexera may not be the right fit for you. Also, we see the openness and candor as a good thing, and believe it only works when coupled with “professionalism” as a core value.

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5.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people, great culture and pretty good work life balance. Salary is competitive and benefits are good (not great). They also have a fully remote business model that helps with work life balance. If your in a couple areas you can go into the office if you want to however.

Cons

Some fragmentation in the business makes driving positive outcomes more difficult then it should be. A little bit of a feeling that you have to justify your existence, nothing too severe, but it does add to some anxiety about job security.

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Flexera Response
2mo
Thank you for this. Glad the culture, people, and remote flexibility are resonating. The point about fragmentation and job security anxiety is heard. That feeling should not be part of the day to day experience and we are paying attention to it. Your suggestion on bringing SMEs into QBRs is a good one. Decisions are better when the people closest to the work have a voice. We appreciate you taking the time to be that specific and will share this internally.
1.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good remote working options are available

Cons

Direct leadership frequently used 1:1 meetings to discuss personal matters rather than tracking project timelines, yet would later blame subordinates when timelines slipped. It was an incredibly uncomfortable environment where it felt impossible to succeed. Good ideas would be implemented and well-received by others, but direct management would find something negative to focus on, like claiming it took too long Communication from direct management was passive-aggressive and often crossed professional boundaries. The language used in team settings was frequently inappropriate, including the use of highly offensive, derogatory language disguised as jokes. I was uncomfortable most of the time I worked there.

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Flexera Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We work hard to build an environment where people feel supported, valued, and set up to succeed. We encourage anyone with concerns like these to connect with us or use the feedback channels available to all Flexera employees.
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