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"There is a great work/life balance and many great benefits" (in 114 reviews)
"Great people to work with there" (in 68 reviews)
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"Could improve the work-life balance" (in 15 reviews)
"upper management in engineering is willing to drive their teams into the ground just so they can say they are meeting schedule" (in 23 reviews)
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"Greatest Company I've ever worked for!!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Riverbed Technology full-time (More than a year)
Pros
There are so many pro's to working here that I could spend all day listing them! Riverbed is nothing short of a wonderful company that puts their employees first, focuses on education and career advancement, and happy work/life balance.
Cons
Not a single negative thing to say!
Riverbed Technology 2018-06-18 17:59 PDT ![Riverbed Technology Logo]()
"Interesting company, good place to work for developrs"
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Positive OutlookI have been working at Riverbed Technology full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Stable, adequate management in software/QA groups.
Beer and wine with food every FridayCons
No free lunches, only some snacks.
Not clear on the future prospects - when the changing event will finally happenAdvice to Management
Tell people more about your long-term plans in concrete terms
Riverbed Technology 2019-03-21 14:22 PDTHelpful (6)
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"It's going downhill"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Riverbed Technology full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
There used to be tons!....Not so much anymore.
1. Food in cafe
2. Excellent benefits
3. Work from homeCons
Morale is steeply heading down hill as people feel like they are sinking. We just had a layoff in order to 'reorg' but still it didn't make sense. Riverbed used to be a company of stability but not so much anymore. I miss the old days. I hear alot of people looking for new jobs so needless to say, if you are a Riverbed customer, the days of English speaking seasoned technical engineers will come to a halt as they are migrating support overseas.
Advice to Management
We are very smart people and can see what is going on. Please don't sugar coat or use 1000 cliches in your company all hands meeting to speak above us. We can see the writing on the wall.
Riverbed Technology 2019-03-07 05:27 PSTHelpful (5)
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"Very mixed feelings about Riverbed"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Riverbed Technology full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Location - most networking companies are based in Silicon Valley, so it's a good option if you're sick of commuting and live in the city or east/north bay.
Cons
I've worked at a number of high tech companies and never had first hand experience with tech being sexist/a boy's club - after working at Riverbed, I get it.
Riverbed Technology 2019-03-07 12:02 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Excellent technology company"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Riverbed Technology full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
The benefits package is amazing.
Cons
Very close to an equity event.
Riverbed Technology 2019-02-21 19:16 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Still a great place to work"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Riverbed Technology full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Everyone is here for the right reasons and there is virtual no games/politics. The best I've ever worked for in that regard.
Pay is very competitiveCons
It is a competitive industry and we are in transition. Though I'm not kidding myself that everyone else is doing better. Transformation is here to stay, there will be a new buzzword for this in a few years.
Advice to Management
Continue product investments/R&D.
Riverbed Technology 2019-02-11 05:08 PSTHelpful (6)
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"This is getting ridiculous!"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Riverbed Technology full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Comp is on market. People hired are intelligent and hard working.
Cons
Leadership is a mess. With the exception of a few recently hired and promoted leaders, the leadership at Riverbed is really terrible. A lot of politics and favoritism is going on. Unethical behavior in HR leadership as well as the CEO office. Most recently, HR let go of some great workers who were change agents because they didn't play their games. The individual who responds to these reviews needs to learn how to not discount and disregard the feedback of current and former employees. It's unprofessional and disrespectful. A direct reflection of how Riverbed treats us.
Advice to Management
The board needs to do some house cleaning at the top if they want to see a return on their investment..
Riverbed Technology 2019-02-15 12:31 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Transitioning company with potential"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Riverbed Technology full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Strong Portfolio of products and solutions to offer
Much more than a WAN Optimization company!
New Leadership brings new energy and focusCons
Communication is not crisp or well directed to keep the organization focused.
Strategies are changing with new leaders, so it is difficult to turn the company quickly and achieve results.Advice to Management
Be transparent. Don't be afraid to communicate the changes (Personnel and product direction). Upper mgmt needs to get out and meet the organization, listening tour and clean up the SF org issues that prevent sales.
Riverbed Technology 2019-02-05 18:34 PST![Riverbed Technology Logo]()
"A helpful family"
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I worked at Riverbed Technology full-time
Pros
Anyone can be counted on to help. I enjoyed belonging to a great company and team.
Cons
Need to refocus on the direction of products
Riverbed Technology 2019-01-17 21:38 PSTHelpful (7)
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"Downhill"
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I have been working at Riverbed Technology full-time
Pros
Work-life balance is good here
Cons
The company seems to be going in the wrong direction. A lot of great employees already left. Pay is not competitive. Employees are not given room to grow professionally.
Advice to Management
Reward employees that truly add value to the company and remove those who are no longer productive.
Riverbed Technology 2019-01-15 22:05 PST
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