WD reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(4,287 total reviews)
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Irving Tan

75% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

WD has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 4,287 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The WD employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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4K reviews
2.0
Nov 20, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and pay. The onsite doctor is fantastic and very convenient.

Cons

The integration of WD and SanDisk combined with a strong culture of politics means there are constant layoffs, particularly for "legacy" WD people. (This is the experience of a WD employee, so it may be different if you're working for SanDisk.) But either way, it's now an environment where getting things done as quickly and as cheaply as possible are what's valued. Being creative or forward-thinking is discouraged, as is professional development. Our group, for example, is not authorized to attend conferences unless they're local and free. Even the tools (such as computer programs and equipment) we need to do our jobs are being severely pared back.

4.0
Nov 18, 2016

Sr. UI Designer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Exciting product and winning technology, as well as a great team to work with and around. Opportunities to advance your career and skills.

Cons

The company and brand is mostly known for its hardware products, not its software apps. The company could invest more and grow its design culture and talent.

3.0
Nov 16, 2016

Sr. Engineering Manager

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Professional stuff, organization with well defined support teams, great semi-annual ICP, great career building training programs

Cons

Massive layoff after recent company reorganization, morale is dropping due to lay off and falling TAM, base salary on the low side comparing to other high-tech companies, management team constantly change directions.

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