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WatchGuard Technologies

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WatchGuard Technologies Sr. Software Engineer reviews

3.5

75% would recommend to a friend

(11 total reviews)
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Joe Smolarski and Prakash Panjwani

69% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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11 reviews
1.0
May 16, 2025
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Pros

Strong tech stack used here

Cons

Poor work-life balance Micromanagement by tech leads (indirectly influenced by managers) Negative Glassdoor reviews are allegedly removed if unfavorable Ineffective and unsupportive top management Uncertain layoffs without clear communication Favoritism towards certain employees, including preferential work-from-home privileges Lack of transparency in decision-making Senior members are not receptive to feedback or outreach; such efforts are viewed negatively Layoffs targeting employees who don't conform, regardless of performance Managers often use sugar-coated language without substance Few to no employee benefits aside from office lunch No office trips organized in recent years Compensation is average for freshers but poor for experienced employees Salary hikes favor sycophants over merit Senior management reportedly communicates rudely with Indian employees, while being courteous to U.S.-based staff

5.0
Feb 23, 2025
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Pros

There are a reasonable number of weekly meetings. Other engineers are extremely helpful.

Cons

How Jira is used sometimes chops a single large problem into small pieces, making it hard to solve the fundamental problem.

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