Heinously bad and impossible to navigate - Engineer SolarWinds Employee Review

1.0
Apr 7, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Not many, the team does like to win i guess

Cons

From the moment you're onboarded into the organisation you receive very little training on how to navigate the organisation, the organisation talks about breaking down silos with the products it sells but its impossibility to get a straight answer out of the teams responsible for responding, it's an organisation of more "no's" than "yes's" on "can we do this?" questions because of fear of repercussions for mistakes. As with anywhere, it's what you make it but the company has a long way to go before they have their staff performing to any defined expectation and collaborating in a way that makes them successful. The structure of the company and the way the sales team are set up, sets the company up to fail. The leadership team AMA's are lip service to folks that are too scared or not qualified enough to ask pertinent questions about the businesses direction and any questions asked with a modicum of intelligence behind them are dismissed or ignored. There's a reason startups in the same sector are leaving the company in the dust. In the last 24 months the exodus of people from the organisation has been staggering to the point that any help requested on products where the owner left the organisation is "just hope no one asks". It's awful. I wish the company luck, it's hard to be motivated to stay when managers are promoted way out of their depth, the great managers at the top admit privately they are hamstrung, and everyone hides behind "rules and processes" that aren't written down anywhere much less defined". The "keep a low profile so you don't get in trouble" ethos is pretty much how the company is run

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5.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
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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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