Is Extreme Networks a good company to work for?

Extreme Networks has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,189 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

(1,087 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 1,087 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

5.0

Jun 28, 2021

Extreme Networks is great place to work and getting better every day

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extreme Networks has great compensation and benefits package. Great team work moving towards company objectives/goals and good work/personal life balance

Cons

None to report at this time

Extreme Networks Response

4y

Your enthusiasm is palpable!!! We are happy you are riding the Momentum Wave with us!!!

4.0

Jun 25, 2021

Good Work Life Balance

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1) Good Work-Life Balance 2) Good Pay 3) Small & friendly team 4) More flexibility in work. 5) Every year hike.

Cons

1) Less opportunities to learn in Wi-Fi domain.

5.0

Jun 24, 2021

Great place to work

Senior financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for

Cons

Not too many cons to be honest

Extreme Networks Response

4y

Thank you for the awesome feedback, we are as excited as you to see the amazing time you are having here at Extreme. We poised for double digit growth and making Extreme the best place to work for, thank you for all your effort and support.

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