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WatchGuard Technologies

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A product based company working in Service based style (Even Worst) - Senior Software Engineer WatchGuard Technologies Employee Review

1.0
May 16, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Strong tech stack used here

Cons

Poor work-life balance Micromanagement by tech leads (indirectly influenced by managers) Negative Glassdoor reviews are allegedly removed if unfavorable Ineffective and unsupportive top management Uncertain layoffs without clear communication Favoritism towards certain employees, including preferential work-from-home privileges Lack of transparency in decision-making Senior members are not receptive to feedback or outreach; such efforts are viewed negatively Layoffs targeting employees who don't conform, regardless of performance Managers often use sugar-coated language without substance Few to no employee benefits aside from office lunch No office trips organized in recent years Compensation is average for freshers but poor for experienced employees Salary hikes favor sycophants over merit Senior management reportedly communicates rudely with Indian employees, while being courteous to U.S.-based staff

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5.0
Jun 13, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Open, connected culture backed by strong leadership. If you want to lead, you will get your chance. A lot of input, a lot of feedback, and support create a great place to work.

Cons

Many legacy staffers who take a while to change and adapt, but the new team and leadership support change and improvement.

2.0
Jul 16, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of opportunities to move around the company into new roles. Pretty good life/work balance.

Cons

This place is falling apart under new leadership. There is no direction or consistency across the company. Major cost-cutting objectives have deprioritized customers and employees. Forced return to office for 5 days is killing the spirit.

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