Great group of people but management does not lead - Senior Knowledge Engineer F5 Employee Review

3.0
Jun 8, 2023
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Pros

The people there are top notch. It is an inclusive environment, they share knowledge and help each other. Constant exposure to new ideas and technologies. Best group of people I have ever worked with.

Cons

Executive management is not leading. They are unable to articulate goals and direction of company, such as 5 year outlook, 10 year outlook, etc. New technology is up and coming they jump on it without considering what it will bring to the company other than money, so it often takes a while for them to figure out how they will incorporate it into the existing products. They give themselves bonuses and raises while the majority of the company will get promotions without pay raises. Often release security and software updates without vetting. Product versions are fragmented and span a large range making supporting various versions a nightmare.

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5.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

* I enjoyed the collaborative team culture. Everyone was supportive and willing to help each other. * The work-life balance was good, and the overall working environment was relatively low stress. * I had opportunities to work on large-scale enterprise products and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Cons

* One area I felt could be improved was compensation growth. As my responsibilities and technical skills expanded, I was looking for opportunities that offered stronger career and compensation progression.

4.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and good culture

Cons

Sales compensation changes frequently and randomly

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