Foundry Networks Reviews in Santa Clara, CA

I have been working at Foundry Networks

Pros – Foundry has been the industry leader in producing quality switches. It is an innovative company that pushes technical boundaries with their products. The company has managed to do well even in a very competitive market with behemoths such as Cisco, Juniper, and, F5 trying to squeeze out other players. It is financially stable and poised for growth.
The company pays well and attracts quality engineering talent as a result of it. The benefits package satisfies almost everyone in the company.

Cons – Foundry is a smaller player in the networking industry. Engineering experience at Foundry does not compare too highly against technical credentials and certifications from Cisco.
There isn't too much slack in the Foundry work force, and hence almost everyone has to work very hard. The company is about to be acquired by Brocade, which will probably bring major changes to its management structure.
Foundry still operates like a start-up. This is good for innovation, but bad for product quality management.

Advice to Senior Management – Management needs to dramatically improve corporate communications. Knowledge sharing needs to be a focus, along with quality in every aspect of the companies products and processes. We need to start viewing ourselves as a mature corporation that can take on the industry leaders.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Foundry Networks

Pros – Foundry networks is a Technology Innovator and a leader in the core routing and switching arena. Unlike many of our competitors, this company is financially sound with no debt and money in the bank. My coworkers are some of the most technically competent in the business. I have rarely worked with a more competent set of engineers in my career. Foundry employees have a reputation in the industry of being highly skilled. The hiring process is lengthy, but that is because they want to hire employees for life. Many of my co-workers have been here for over 5 years, which is a long time in this industry.

Cons – Small company - like a small town. Many decisions are made from the top with limited input from the field. Feedback from the bottom is not viewed very positively and it can lead to an unfavorable view of the employee that provided the feedback.

Advice to Senior Management – Figure out a way to include those nearest to the customers to provide input to senior management.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Foundry Networks

Pros – Growth Opportunties and leading edge technology development

Cons – Lack of a telecommuting program

Advice to Senior Management – Continue to invest in your employees

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Foundry Networks

Pros – Good benefit. Very stable. Efficient management.

Cons – Can not think of any.

Advice to Senior Management – No

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Foundry Networks

Pros – Good work facility. Interesting work. OK Pay and allowances.

Cons – Management too centralized. Very flat organization.

Advice to Senior Management – Delegate and decentralize.