Typical Old School company - Anonymous employee SolarWinds Employee Review

2.0
Jun 25, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Distributed offices are a perk for engineering, so you get to visit a lot of locations other than the boring Austin offices.

Cons

All directors and above seem hyped about the work that they do, but in the bigger scheme of things, it's not that meaningful. The stack is old and mostly on-premise. Things don't move fast at all. An MSP engineering project was supposed to take 18 months from ideation to launch and it never even happened. Lots of presentations and decks and talk about how it should be done instead of validating by prototyping.

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5.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

Stimulating work, great people, nice office space with good amenities, good work life balance and flexibility on in-office time, competitive compensation

Cons

siloed org which is very standard for this industry

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing office space in Charlotte with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. There are plenty of social events and networking opportunities that help employees stay engaged and build relationships across different business units. The recent IT reorganization has created a unique opportunity to participate in system and process design initiatives. While this level of change and transformation may not appeal to everyone, it offers valuable experience for those who enjoy shaping new processes and driving organizational improvements. I am optimistic about the direction of the organization and confident in the vision and leadership of the new IT management team.

Cons

Career advancement opportunities can sometimes feel limited within a satellite office environment, and promotion paths are not always clearly defined. Employees seeking long-term growth may benefit from having proactive career development conversations with leadership. The recent IT reorganization has introduced a period of transition, resulting in some uncertainty and lower morale across parts of the organization. The department is currently in a rebuilding phase, and new employees should expect to contribute to the implementation of new processes, systems, and ways of working. Compensation appears to be somewhat below market rates for certain roles, which may be a consideration for candidates prioritizing salary growth.

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