Strong engineering culture - weak sales culture - Anonymous employee Viasat Employee Review

3.0
Dec 27, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There is a good depth and breadth of engineering capabilities across several communication technologies. Relaxed culture and environment.

Cons

This is an engineering driven company, following the premise of "if you build it, they will come". They don't understand the need and differences for marketing, sales, or business development. Constant pressure to meet Wall St quarterly expectations.

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Cons

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