Gatekeeping, toxic environment - Software Engineer DigiCert Employee Review

3.0
Nov 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits Hybrid Learning Cabs Coffee

Cons

Politics Micromanagement No work life balance

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DigiCert Response
5mo
Dear former DigiCert employee, Thank you for sharing your experience, and for your more than five years of service. We’re grateful for the time and energy you dedicated to DigiCert, and we’re glad to hear that aspects like hybrid work, benefits, learning opportunities, and wellness services, including cab transport and coffee amenities, contributed positively to your experience. We also recognize your feedback about team dynamics and leadership. Our goal is always to build a collaborative, empowering environment where individual contributions are recognized and people can do their best work. At DigiCert, we’re committed to putting our CARE Culture into practice - especially Exceptional Collaboration and Relentless Execution, which depend on trust, clear roles, and mutual respect. In response to feedback and to improve overall culture, we’ve acted in several areas: • Investing in manager development and recognition training to reduce micromanagement and improve visibility of individual contributions. • Strengthening leadership accountability through training, employee surveys, and strengthening opportunities for 1:1 feedback. We are not perfect, but we are listening and learning. Thank you again for helping us improve. We wish you continued success in your next chapter. Best, DigiCert People Team

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DigiCert has an amazing culture with a ton of great people who are always willing to collaborate and band together to achieve a common goal. I feel I have the tools, support, autonomy, and resources to succeed in my role and make a positive business impact.

Cons

There is definitely areas of opportunity when it comes to building for scale and breaking down operational silos as DigiCert continues to grow as an organization.

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DigiCert Response
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Thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are happy to hear you feel empowered to do your best work here at DigiCert. We are working to create additional opportunities for teams to work collaboratively and more effectively, namely by providing communication support and visibility across the organization. If you have specific recommendations, we'd love to hear them! Reach out to people@digicert.com Thanks for making DigiCert a great place to work. Best, DigiCert People Team
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Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

I have loved my team and manager since day 1. I stay because DigiCert continues to provide me with professional development opportunities. I began as a file clerk and now manage a team doing complex operational efficiency work. They supported me through an MBA and each year I take at least one course and attend at least one industry event to help expand my skill and reach. The pay is average, BUT when you add in the value of the above-average benefits, the total remuneration package is great.

Cons

DigiCert is owned by Private Equity. If you have not worked for a PE portfolio company before, it means they focus solely on making money and stripping out what they deem as fluff (which I deem as retention levers, like company parties and swag).

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DigiCert Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve felt supported by your team and manager and have been able to grow your career through professional development opportunities. Stories like yours reflect our commitment to helping employees learn, grow, and reach their potential. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding company priorities and culture. While strong business performance is important, our purpose is rooted in helping create a more secure digital world and advancing our vision to be the global leader in digital trust. Feedback like yours helps us continue to evaluate how we communicate our goals and maintain an engaging employee experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. If you ever have additional feedback, we're listening! Simply reach out to people@digicert.com and a member of our team will get in touch.
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