Infinera Employee Reviews about "upper management"

Pros

Nice and talented colleagues. Green card policies are quite OK.

Cons

Merging a same-size company with owing high debt is not a smart choice. Horrible upper management. Many requests from invisible teams, high-level managers, etc. The package is not very competitive

Pros

For the most part, people are great, I've met some wonderful people.

Cons

Upper management utterly tone deaf.

Pros

The best optical network company in the world Good values and integrity Great growth opportunities

Cons

Relatively less pay package More work, less PTO days Upper management is 'Old school'

Pros

-Good Vision -Good Upper Management -Good Benifits /Compensation -Nice to have Perks such as Gym, Yoga, Fruits, Snaks cookies etc etc -Open Door Policy -No Performance Reviews - Yes, its true!

Cons

-Most of the managers in India Team are inefficient, Mediocre and more reactive that proactive lot -So far 1 product wonder. -The company has grown significantly, but the startup culture has not faded as a result of which inefficiency and lack of planning seeping in.

Pros

Technology innovative and product quality best of breed. Some very hard-working, talented and seasoned mid-level Managers, Sales and Engineering leaders, yet all must obey and follow the unwritten political and personal agendas of the executives that started with Infinera, never challenging too much the patriarchal ideas.

Cons

Upper management that has been with Infinera for 10+ years is untouchable; no encouragement of open, creative collaboration; no clarity in product strategy direction; toxic, demotivating environment that fosters internal competition and conflicting, misaligned business objectives; lack of promotion or encouragement of female leadership and lack of respected, valuable contribution from females. Carnivorous internal competition among product lines, employers, business units, management objectives only confuses, distracts and demotivates employees. It also feeds toxic, counterproductive, competitive environment. Partner and direct sales organization are not aligned and compete for customers. Channel partner management does not provide empowering, encouraged contribution from team equally and clearly plays favorites, manipulatively sabotaging the success of others that bring new ideas. Lack of integrity and continuity from different stakeholders at Infinera, which becomes utterly apparent to partners and customers, causing them to lose confidence, trust and respect in the company long-term. Upper management close-minded with personal, politically-focused agenda. Acquisition of Coriant was nightmare for employees, customers and especially partners with no clear business plan, road map, commitment to current business or support.

Pros

Got a chance to work with best Developers in the industry. Flat organization, minimal politics and good work and life balance.

Cons

Off late there were too many uncertainties post Coriant acquisition. No clarity from upper management on the road map, new org structure and policies. A lot of people leaving the company and there has been lay offs too... It will take a while for Infinera to become a stable company with clear vision.

Pros

Has a wonderful culture and people here are one of the smartest, most diligent and friendliest I have come across.

Cons

Opaque upper management and a little too empowered HR department

Pros

Work-Life Balance, Quality of work, No micromanagement, Employee friendly policies

Cons

Upper management couldn't predict time-to-market well resulting in lay-offs

Pros

Exciting technology Upper management very accessible Good Work/Life balance

Cons

Sunnyvale offices in need of upgrades, but this should improve with a move to South San Jose

Pros

Infinera keeps you on your toes, as there is always a challenge or something new to learn

Cons

Upper Management is not supportive so you work in silos instead of working as a team