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Great company if you can survive the chaos

Senior Staff Software Engineer - R&D
Former Employee
Worked at Palo Alto Networks for 1 year
July 25, 2025
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

One of the top payers in Israel, as far as I know (checked levels.fyi too).

Very easy to work from home 3-4 times a week if you get a good manager.

If you are there for a few years, you would probably never be replaced.

Cons

FYI - I was basically let go. I was offered to continue with a PIP, and I've chosen not to take it and just look for a better place for me.

From my experience on the Cortex product, I've felt like there is a lot of micromanagement. The codebase isn't very stable, so it's hard to onboard new people and work independently. There is a lot of chaos before release/deadlines, with lots of bugs and fires to put out that don't enable a calm day-to-day working. Everyone works in a vacuum, almost on his/her feature with his/her manager.

People are friendly, but it's all for show...

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
2.0

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