Once a Great place - Software Engineering Manager NetApp Employee Review

3.0
Aug 8, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Timings, ESPP is a real benefit RSUs definitely help

Cons

New leadership at 2nd line manager levels spoil the culture High level of Micromanagement prevails, Too much process overheads and no clear vision or Roadmap Not as it was in 2010, very diluted and not a good place to work for now

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5.0
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Pros

Good work life balance (in my team)

Cons

Leadership is bad, stay away!

3.0
Jun 26, 2026
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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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