Don't board a sinking ship - Software Engineer NetApp Employee Review

3.0
Aug 3, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

At the time, everyone was really great and friendly, the buildings are modern and cubicles were roomy (until they downsized them). The thing I miss most is the cafeteria, it had GREAT food every day so I didn't have to worry about making lunch or going anywhere. Salary was decent.

Cons

They are having an annual layoff now. Rumors are they'll have a second layoff this year. Company revenue is declining and they aren't innovating. I'm sure they are trying to keep afloat, and they'll be ok for years to go thanks to their cash on hand, but all the signs are there. Unless they perform a miracle, they're going down.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Good work life balance (in my team)

Cons

Leadership is bad, stay away!

3.0
Jun 26, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Amongst the top companies in the data storage industry = company stability.

Cons

If you'd ask me a year or 2 ago, I would have given the company 5 stars. But, as with most tech companies now, they've started to follow the trend of return to office, regardless of logic. There's little to no room for exceptions and the company would rather sacrifice productivity regardless if they know the hardships for people living in metros (one way commute to the NY or SJC office can take 2 hours one way!) - that and there's no commuter benefits. You have to pay out of pocket and live in fear of not receiving your bonus if you miss the "thrive together" quarterly requirements.

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