This place is a trainwreck - Anonymous employee SolarWinds Employee Review

2.0
Aug 18, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Beautiful office on a nice campus (on-site gym, Starbucks and cafe). Company provided lunch twice weekly. Lots of snacks and drinks. I was compensated well for the work I did.

Cons

Total lack of company values. The attrition rate at SolarWinds is insane. People come and go at an unheard of pace. There is no guiding principle in hiring people, and the true culture is a culture of "get downloads" (the company's driving business metric). Once people come in the door and see how crazy the download hyper focus is, they leave quickly. The organization is restructured nearly every quarter, which is a complete distraction. The CEO is nuts and the company problems stem from the top. This place is highly dysfunctional.

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5.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

Stimulating work, great people, nice office space with good amenities, good work life balance and flexibility on in-office time, competitive compensation

Cons

siloed org which is very standard for this industry

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Amazing office space in Charlotte with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. There are plenty of social events and networking opportunities that help employees stay engaged and build relationships across different business units. The recent IT reorganization has created a unique opportunity to participate in system and process design initiatives. While this level of change and transformation may not appeal to everyone, it offers valuable experience for those who enjoy shaping new processes and driving organizational improvements. I am optimistic about the direction of the organization and confident in the vision and leadership of the new IT management team.

Cons

Career advancement opportunities can sometimes feel limited within a satellite office environment, and promotion paths are not always clearly defined. Employees seeking long-term growth may benefit from having proactive career development conversations with leadership. The recent IT reorganization has introduced a period of transition, resulting in some uncertainty and lower morale across parts of the organization. The department is currently in a rebuilding phase, and new employees should expect to contribute to the implementation of new processes, systems, and ways of working. Compensation appears to be somewhat below market rates for certain roles, which may be a consideration for candidates prioritizing salary growth.

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