Quest Software Reviews

I have been working at Quest Software

Pros – Flexiblity, High pay, they too really good care of all their employes and made them in a condition to do there best work

Cons – very highly competitive, stressful at times but overall the work payed off

I have been working at Quest Software full-time for more than 10 years

Pros – Great company culture and hope it doesn't change

Cons – Quest needs to evolve the solutions in to cloud. Technology is a bit dated now.

Advice to Senior Management – Don't let what's happening change the Greatness of Quest

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Quest Software

Pros – Pretty relaxing place to work.
All-around competent people.
Doesn't skimp on technologies and tools to get the job done.
Fresh fruit.
Very nice office space, plenty of lounge areas.

Cons – Some of the long-timers are downers and have a certain fear of management in them that prevents them from innovating. Or perhaps they just sucked in the first place and are still around for some reason...

I never understand why all the incoming fruit is never ripe when they come in yet it'll be all gone by Tuesday. I think people are just stock-piling fruit for when they get ripe the following week. Dang you hoarders!

Advice to Senior Management – Can there be more performance based incentives for non-sales people?

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Quest Software

Pros – The people makes a company, and at Quest there are some very smart people that are not only good at what they do, but compassionate, fun, and just overall good people. And this isn't just the grunts, there are some really good people in management as well

Cons – The company is made of a hodge podge of acquired companies, trying to integrate all the different acquisitions is impossibly difficult, especially with each acquisition comes management changes and the cultures of each acquired company is different. In the end there's more diverging directions due to each business unit having their own agendas.

Advice to Senior Management – Can't say there's anything wrong with management even though I don't work there anymore. Any problem Quest faces has far more to do with integration of the business units. The sooner the leaders of each unit realize that there's more to gain for collaboration the better off the company will be.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Quest Software

Pros – Management team is in tune with th market and is willing to listen to employees. Good products. Potential for great compensation provided you get in through the right channels. Handled the 2009 downturn with tact and class although management had to make some tough decisions.

Cons – Somewhat difficult to advance your career due to recent hiring freezes. Communication at the middle management level could be better. Reportedly, compensation is greatly dependent on how you get in and who you know. Constant, unsubstantiated rumors of mergers and takeovers. Some really questionable acquisitions over the last couple of years, but hey, we all make mistakes!

Advice to Senior Management – Keep building on the current corporate culture, but work with middle management to improve communication, even when unpleasant events need to be communicated. Don't sell the company to CA!! :-)

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Quest Software

Pros – Quest Software is a dominant company compared to its competitors. With 3 main areas of focus, competition is everywhere. However Quest has continued to acquire companies that round out our product offerings. This allows employees more growth opportunities in terms of product development, marketing, sales, and senior management. Quest has adapted the west coast laid back mentatlity to allow employees a relaxed, yet competitive, atmosphere. Quest has a very strong senior leadership team that has helped the company weather the good times and the bad. Even in an economy on the brink of a recession, Quest is continuing to prosper and grow.

Cons – For some of the lower level employees, opportunities may seem limited due to the internal political heirarchy. For example, some members of the sales organization are chomping at the bit to move up the chain of command, but this obviously comes at a price of doing your time and proving that you can achieve measurable results. While being a global organiztion has its upsides, some of the spread out mentality is difficult when trying to communicate new marketing messages, sales programs, or sponsored events that Quest may be taking part in. That and a few egos of upper levels can stiffle some creativity at times.

Advice to Senior Management – Continue to acquire small companies with great technology and properly integrate them into the Quest portfolio at a steady pace.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Quest Software full-time for less than a year

Pros – - Great Professionals
- Great Atmosphere
- Excellent Structures in Place
- Opportunities for Promotion
- Working with a large multinational
- Flexible Working hours, fit work around lifestyle
- Good Social Scene
- Benefits are very good
- Location
- Prospects

Cons – Very difficult to find a Con against Quest Software

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at Quest Software full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Great culture, transition going very well with acquisition.

Cons – Not enough career development training to help prepare for potential opportunities.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at Quest Software full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – A job with an exceptional level of comfort, yet providing a satisfying salary.

Cons – It's somewhat not very hard to find a job with a higher salary.

Advice to Senior Management – Just keep it as it is :)

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Quest Software full-time for more than a year

Pros – good understanding of work/life balance

Cons – Sometimes long hours, but that's par for the job

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company