NetApp Software Engineer reviews

3.6

51% would recommend to a friend

(143 total reviews)
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George Kurian

49% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Software Engineer I employees have rated NetApp with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 143 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer I professionals have a good working experience there. NetApp is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer I professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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143 reviews
2.0
Apr 19, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Good co-workers. Lots of energy and enthusiastic young work force. Excellent office buildings and onsite gym.

Cons

Not the best place to advance your career, especially if you are a mid-entry level engineer. Managers act as hurdles to your growth rather than facilitating your growth. Management has become very conservative due to failures in the past. You will not like it here if you like some space and decision making powers to work on things you like. Favoritism amongst top management.

1.0
Apr 2, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1) Stable job 2) Good quality of life because the work is not very difficult

Cons

1) Very low prospects of growth. Expect a promotion in 5+ years, and there are so many layers that if you start as a Software Engineer, you'll become a Senior Engineer in 12+ years (if you're lucky). 2) Salary and compensation is significantly lower than many other companies in the Bay Area. 3) Your manager (middle management) is going to be your biggest hurdle to growth.

5.0
Feb 5, 2013

Mixed

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Netapp is a great company to work for. Awesome perks and the management is very approachable.

Cons

Career path is significantly difficult. Promotions are very hard to come by.

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