Great Company, average location - Software Engineer Esri Employee Review

4.0
Oct 5, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Excellent work/life balance. - You will work with some very smart and awesome people - They will provide you with resources including hardware if you request it

Cons

- The pay is only slightly above average - HQ Location: Although very close to LA, Redlands itself is a very small city with barely anything to do

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Esri Response
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We appreciate you taking time to leave a review and are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time working here! We find one of the perks of living in or near Redlands is its central location to beaches, mountains and desert communities. Lots of activities just a short drive away.

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Cons

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