Is Extreme Networks a good company to work for?

Extreme Networks has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,188 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Extreme Networks to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Extreme Networks have been left by employees working as Systems Engineer , Director and Senior Manager .

Does Extreme Networks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Extreme Networks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Extreme Networks. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Extreme Networks?

69% of Extreme Networks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Extreme Networks 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Extreme Networks?

Senior Software Engineer (43) , Software Engineer (31) , Sales (25) , Account Executive (23) , Systems Engineer (17) , Technical Support Engineer (17) , Principal Software Engineer (16) , Director (15) , Senior Account Executive (13) , Senior Manager (13) , Associate Software Engineer (12) , Engineer (12) , Staff Software Engineer (12) , Program Manager (11) , Manager (10)

What are the pros of working at Extreme Networks according to real employee reviews?

"good work life balance was there" ((in 93 reviews)); "Great people in the engineering team with many years of experience and a wealth of knowledge." ((in 86 reviews)); "Good benefits and company perks" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good Work Culture and process" ((in 30 reviews)); "Good pay and rewards" ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Extreme Networks according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and internal communication." ((in 58 reviews)); "1.) Layoffs and Reorganizations were frequent." ((in 47 reviews)); "Managers have 10+ reports." ((in 21 reviews)); "Constant new upper management." ((in 20 reviews)); "ceo is always talking about take" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Extreme Networks layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Extreme Networks layoffs and their outlook for job security at Extreme Networks in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Extreme Networks locations?

Salem , San Jose , Raleigh , Santa Clara , Morrisville , Boston , Research Triangle Park , New York , Washington , Dallas , Atlanta , Chicago , Salem , Houston , Minneapolis , San Diego , Tampa , Herndon , Durham , Knoxville , Los Angeles , Newark , Montgomery , Western Springs , Saint Louis , Mexico , Milwaukee , Portland , Louisville , Cary

Extreme Networks reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,086 total reviews)

Ed Meyercord

77% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Extreme Networks has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,086 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Extreme Networks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Sep 27, 2022

It could have been better, I really wanted it to be.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Company and products have much potential.

Cons

Poor leadership mid and senior level

Extreme Networks Response

3y

Thank you for taking our time to review us on Glassdoor. We take pride in our culture and our leaders play a pivotal role in it. Looks like you have a different opinion, we wish we could have heard from you while you were here with us so we could have clarified/addressed it.

4.0

Sep 20, 2022

Great team for designer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful Design Manager that supports and encourages

Cons

Different departments working on the same product might not be working towards a common goal

Extreme Networks Response

3y

Your feedback is important to us and we would like to really understand what you mean in your concern - "different departments working on the same product which might not be working towards a common goal". We recommend you speak with your HRBP and line leadership to get this addressed.

4.0

Sep 15, 2022

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent opportunities to advance. Many promote from within opportunities

Cons

Pay isn't as high as competitors

Extreme Networks Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback on Extreme as being the Best Place to work. We would like to share that All our policies and processes including compensation is are constantly reviewed to keep ourselves well positioned in the talent market.

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