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Software Engineer at NetApp

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at NetApp for 2 years
April 2, 2013
Sunnyvale, California
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  1. Stable job
  2. Good quality of life because the work is not very difficult
Cons
  1. Very low prospects of growth. Expect a promotion in 5+ years, and there are so many layers that if you start as a Software Engineer, you'll become a Senior Engineer in 12+ years (if you're lucky).

  2. Salary and compensation is significantly lower than many other companies in the Bay Area.

  3. Your manager (middle management) will be your biggest hurdle to growth.

Advice to Management
  1. Please give engineers more authority and treat them as adults.

  2. Get rid of unnecessary processes; they don't lead to innovation.

  3. Please help employees grow, move from one department to another after proving themselves, and thrive.

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