Very good company, but not in Lowell MA - Senior Software Engineer F5 Employee Review

2.0
Dec 1, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People work hard, pay and benefits are good, but technology in my group is not interesting. You have to suffer seniority and internal politics

Cons

Not a lot of growth opportunities, meanwhile you will be out of market if staying longer.

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5.0
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Pros

they are serious about creating a great work culture.

Cons

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3.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent Views Decent Benefits Stock Options and 401k matching ORCA and pandaride Thirsty Thursday

Cons

Lower than standard industry pay Corporate culture weeds out those who don't toe the line Weak management with little to no mentorship High turnover, downsizing regularly No direction or accountability within or across teams No advancement opportunity / only senior positions ever available

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