AppDynamics Reviews

Pros

AppD has market-leading technology with a "start-up feel" backed by the investment and security of Cisco. We are expanding so rapidly that there is tons of room for growth, personally, professionally and financially. Whether you are looking to take on a larger scoped individual contributor role or want to grow your leadership career, there is opportunity for anyone who's passionate and willing to run hard and challenge themselves.

Cons

We've experienced quite a bit of attrition over the past 12 months due to a perception that Cisco doesn't know "what to do with AppD". I can't blame my colleagues for chasing new opportunities but I'm much more optimistic about our future with Cisco. This attrition has caused some heartburn and uncertainty (rightfully so). Thankfully, Cisco and AppD executive leadership has addressed this head on with increased investments (R&D, hiring, increased comp packages).

Pros

Culture, people, market, solution, Cisco, flexibility, growth, variety, opportunity, fun, recognition.

Cons

None for me...great mix of hard work, travel, time off, community support, global giveback and great benefits.

Pros

-The people are awesome, the product is industry leading and for the first time in my life I actually have a decent work life balance at a tech company. - A very transparent C-suite who has really stepped up to the plate during this coronavirus pandemic to make the employees feel comfortable and safe. - Financial stability and benefits that Cisco provides. - This may seem weird but I've never felt unethical in this job. It was an issue at both of my previous tech companies so its nice to not have to leave your morals at the door.

Cons

-We've slowly gotten less perks over the years as Cisco tries to control some of the costs associated with a startup culture. That said, the Dallas and SF offices still have some sweet amenities. - AppD can def lack structure at times and some our process could use refining. - Depending on where you work (sales, cs, product etc) some departments arent growing as fast as others so its not like some startups where you can get promoted every year.

Pros

AppD has so many good things going for them: smart, friendly people who care about what they do; job security with Cisco, which is an amazing company to be backed by; lots of room for career development.

Cons

Lots of changing dynamics when leadership left. Change can be great, but seeing a lot of new initiatives that seem rushed or not thought through.

Pros

Great company to work for. Great management

Cons

Nothing out of the ordinary, typical valley company