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Not the best, not the worst

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Palo Alto Networks for 4 years
June 18, 2025
Santa Clara, California
3.0
Negative OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros
  • Good pay, although low compared to other big tech.
  • Decent benefits.
  • Solving problems at scale with a massive client base.
  • Good stock appreciation.
Cons
  • Terrible 401k match.
  • Poor raises, even with promotion.
  • Very political environment.
  • Mostly non-technical engineering leadership (from VP level and higher).
  • Strong "yes man" culture in leadership.
  • Heavily enforced RTO policy.
  • Clear disdain for engineers from senior leadership; they can't wait to replace us with AI.
  • Poor diversity in hiring.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
1.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2.0
Career Opportunities
3.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
1.0

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