NETGEAR Reviews
Updated Sep 3, 2019
"Relaxed work environment: mostly stress free; managers don't usually push you to take projects outside of your core duty" (in 16 reviews)
"Great work / life balance compared to other Silicon Valley companies" (in 11 reviews)
"Hard to meet work/ life balance" (in 16 reviews)
"Upper management changes goals before the previously set goals were attainable" (in 9 reviews)
"Great place to get experience."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at NETGEAR full-time for less than a year
Pros
They treated their co-ops very nicely. Gave us lots of experience in industry, and gave us space to explore our own interests.
Cons
Had some issues with HR where they took all the co-ops aside and told us we ate too much food at company events (which we didn't like, since lots of people ate a lot of food).
NETGEAR2019-07-15- Helpful (2)
"Software Engineer"
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Neutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at NETGEAR full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Great co-workers. Good salary and benefit package.
Cons
Decision-making is too centralized. Lower level managers have little or no decision-making power. Upper management lacks a culture of innovation. There is too much bureaucracy.
NETGEAR2018-10-18 "Good work environment and great people"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at NETGEAR for less than a year
Pros
Free breakfast on every Friday and flexible hours
Cons
needs more planning with the office
Advice to Management
Let juniors experience more hardcore problems
NETGEAR2018-09-16- Helpful (2)
"Certification Engineer COOP"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at NETGEAR for more than a year
Pros
Very helpful work environment Friday fun
Cons
I am having a hard time to think of any Cons
Advice to Management
None
NETGEAR2017-09-08 "Firmware Developer Co-op"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at NETGEAR
Pros
Netgear was a great company to work at. As an intern I learned many practical skills that were directly applicable to many of my university course projects.
Cons
No real downsides. As an intern your experience and what you end up working on is dependent on how much effort you put in.
NETGEAR2017-05-18- Helpful (1)
"Engineer"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at NETGEAR
Pros
Flexible Hrs Work from home Decent Pay Benfits decent Lots for freebies Decent team members if you are working with the right people
Cons
Too dependent on ODM Operations manufacturing team members are under qualified Processes are outdated Not proactive on preventing issues
NETGEAR2016-12-28 - Helpful (2)
"Software Developer Co-op"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookI worked at NETGEAR
Pros
Great working environment; Easy at work and really flexible with the time you want to work. Lots of events and free tickets to hockey games each quarter.
Cons
Some tasks for Co-ops are not challenging enough
Advice to Management
none
NETGEAR2016-09-26 - Helpful (6)
"Live to Work"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookI have been working at NETGEAR full-time
Pros
- competitive pay - interesting products
Cons
- expected to work tons of overtime without any increase - CEO doesn't believe in democracy - waterfall methodologies for everything - inefficient teams - impractical working conditions - AWFUL work life balance - most people leave because they are burnt out - extremely political - cancerous and stressful environment - worst company culture I've ever experienced - high turnover
Advice to Management
- restructure the company - remove of the CEO - bring some fresh and capable talent in
NETGEAR2016-10-24 "Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at NETGEAR
Pros
Very dynamic. Encourage for good performance as performance links to compensation
Cons
Poor life-work balance. Overtime is often expected
NETGEAR2016-04-13- Helpful (2)
"Friendly Place for Co-ops"
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I worked at NETGEAR
Pros
People are friendly and is a fun culture. Work will always keep you busy
Cons
Work is repetitive and some members are not always approachable when asking questions.
Advice to Management
Provide more honest feedback to students.
NETGEAR2016-01-20