Awesome company, even better people - User Experience Designer PernixData Employee Review

5.0
Sep 25, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

PernixData has incredibly high calibre people, a very compelling product story that I strongly believe in, and an overall great work environment. My previous job was at Google, and I have absolutely no regrets leaving due to all these things. The people are incredibly talented and a pleasure to work with. There aren't any big egos and folks are passionate about doing the right thing, whatever amount of work that may entail. The two founders, Satyam and Poojan are very down to earth and approachable. They genuinely care about their employees' well being and strive to provide a positive work environment with great benefits. They are also very open and honest with communication.

Cons

None that wouldn't also apply to other startups.

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5.0
Jan 16, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

PernixData had something special. I enjoyed coming in to work every day. Medical benefits are superior, on-site perks were great and the office space itself was phenomenal.

Cons

Had some bumps in the road with layoffs, etc.

1.0
Aug 6, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Gotten some early awards in the industry and prominence at tradeshows and online. When product works as advertised, it solves a challenge for some customers. Boyband-like techie following.

Cons

Management is inexperienced and it shows. They do not understand the actual market that sales teams have to execute within. A considerable % of the sales team does not meet or exceed quotas - not their fault as they are talented. Sales team turnover is approaching 100% for first two years. Recent layoffs cut staffing to the bone while the external message seems to tell a different story - customers and partners see through the spin. Technology and product management have an arrogance problem - see issues as a sales problem vs. any bug issues, or general market perceptions. If you aren't in product dev, or at hq you are a nobody. Be more inclusive of the teams where the product actually interfaces with customers.

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