Perforce Software reviews

3.7

63% would recommend to a friend

(407 total reviews)
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Jim Cassens

86% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Perforce Software has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 407 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Perforce Software employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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407 reviews
4.0
May 12, 2012

A medium sized company in transition

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Pros

The company culture of Perforce is very software engineering oriented, which makes it a very comfortable place to just sit back and code. The culture also feels "direct"; there are a few procedural hoops, but nothing resembling TPS reports. There is exceptional reinforcement of work-life balance; while the occasional pressure situation arises, there is definite sensitivity and pressure from managers to avoid a constant "world of stress".

Cons

The engineering-oriented culture of the company doesn't quite know how to handle good product design. If you've used the client applications, you'll know what I'm talking about; they tend to feel like an extensive API instead of an elegant interface. Clear communication is also not a specialty of, well, practically anyone you'll work with - you won't get any slick presentations. The company is also a one-trick pony; there's one real product, and then a whole bunch of, well, loss-leaders, supporting that product. There isn't real experience making money in other ways. Perforce is also transitioning to a more mature market. This can feel "old" when compared to what's going on in the valley.

2.0
Feb 24, 2012

Golden Handcuffs

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Pros

Awesome benefits, 2 weeks PTO accrued annually plus one personal day a month, (read 12 extra days a year), plus recognized holidays, one weeks paid furlough during Christmas, plus 80 hours of sick leave, profit sharing AND bonuses. Oh and did I mention if you work at perforce for at least 10 years you get a sabbatical? an additional four week paid vacation in addition to all of your existing time off? Plus there is a monthly massage, weekly tea's, hot meals, fresh fruits, and Monday bagels. other benefits include a company train trip to tahoe - all costs covered by the company, and lots of cool shwag. Extremely good pay - well above the regions medians. Should you apply or decide to work here - ask for 2x's what you think you're worth and they'll likely give it to you.

Cons

The handcuffs are golden indeed, but it still can't hide the flaws that run rife through the company. Mid-level management is promoted from within, and in many cases isn't prepared, or trained appropriately to take the positions. In many cases they were simply in the position for so long that the next logical step was to promote them because there was no where else to go. They are also hiring to fill the executive positions and are getting top-heavy with executive management. Plus there is an unstated 'don't fire anyone' policy. HR doesn't deal with personnel problems hoping that it will get better with time. They've been expanding too quickly without clearly defining what they want to do both as a company and for the future. There is a plan - but its not clearly defined for the individual contributor. There is 'freedom' when working and then there is nothing. Perforce falls on the nothing side of the scale with an organized chaos form of freedom - there aren't any rules - do what it takes to get it done, and don't worry about who you hurt on the way. Problematically its an outdated program that is although integral to much of Silicon Valley it won't be long before its made irrelevant by more agile and more solid programs.

5.0
May 20, 2011

What a great place to work!

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Pros

I was so happy when I landed a job here. Most people that work here are pretty friendly and it's a great atmosphere. Management respects their employees and have the attitude; our employees are what make this company, so let's show them that we care. They promote a healthy work/life balance. Management is awesome in my particular department I work in ... I was doubting I would ever be able to say that in my lifetime.

Cons

Not much room for career advancement ... can't think of anything else.

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