Once great company that has lost its way - Anonymous employee F5 Employee Review

2.0
2 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Compensation / Benefits Nicer than average offices

Cons

SLT has lost its way. Pivoted to SW with a “Rule of 40”. Neglected the golden goose of BIG-IP hw business and delayed launch, failed to provide critical features to some of the largest customers. Tried to position HW centric products as SW revenue. In nearly 10 years FLD has been CEO stock returns are below the s&p 500 and doesn’t subdividends.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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