Pros: Great place to work if your product is in the Gartner quadrant. You get to work in the R&D department and build new features. I worked on McAfee Web Gateway and contributed to many features.

Cons: Hikes are always team dependent, and the grades are lowered sometimes to keep the budget distributed equally despite high performing individuals.

Pros: Strong focus on cybersecurity, giving you exposure to cutting-edge security products Good work-life balance compared to many product companies Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-performance systems Supportive learning culture with mentorship and skill-building programs Competitive salary and employee benefits (healthcare, hybrid work, etc.)

Cons: The tech stack may feel outdated depending on the team. Fewer rapid product iterations compared to fast-moving startups. Organizational processes can be slow due to the large company structure. Limited cross-team movement unless you push for it. High expectations for code quality may increase review cycles.

Pros: Good company overall. Lots of learning opportunities.

Cons: All is good and depends on the team.