Great Place to Work - Software QA Engineer NetApp Employee Review

5.0
27 July 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

NetApp really focuses on making sure it's a great place to work. Internal hackathon-type and idea sharing events provide a great way for engineers to tap into their creative side and share their ideas on a broad stage. The RTP site has weekly Beer Bashes to encourage cross-discipline communication and networking. Management is generally very attentive to individual needs. Managers really care about individuals doing what inspires them and makes them happy. Even if that means leaving their team, they will (in my experience) try to help you find something you like within the company.

Cons

The data storage industry is very competitive right now, and NetApp's salaries have been lagging a bit behind. Although they have excellent platforms for innovation, their process around it is somewhat lacking. Many people are however dedicated to innovation and are working to make sure new ideas get the attention they deserve.

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5.0
18 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance (in my team)

Cons

Leadership is bad, stay away!

3.0
26 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amongst the top companies in the data storage industry = company stability.

Cons

If you'd ask me a year or 2 ago, I would have given the company 5 stars. But, as with most tech companies now, they've started to follow the trend of return to office, regardless of logic. There's little to no room for exceptions and the company would rather sacrifice productivity regardless if they know the hardships for people living in metros (one way commute to the NY or SJC office can take 2 hours one way!) - that and there's no commuter benefits. You have to pay out of pocket and live in fear of not receiving your bonus if you miss the "thrive together" quarterly requirements.

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