Is Extreme Networks a good company to work for?

Extreme Networks has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,191 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Extreme Networks to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Extreme Networks have been left by employees working as Systems Engineer , Director and Senior Manager .

Does Extreme Networks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Extreme Networks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Extreme Networks. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Extreme Networks?

69% of Extreme Networks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Extreme Networks 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Extreme Networks?

Senior Software Engineer (43) , Software Engineer (31) , Sales (25) , Account Executive (23) , Systems Engineer (17) , Technical Support Engineer (17) , Principal Software Engineer (16) , Director (15) , Senior Account Executive (13) , Senior Manager (13) , Staff Software Engineer (13) , Associate Software Engineer (12) , Engineer (12) , Program Manager (11) , Manager (10)

What are the pros of working at Extreme Networks according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and tech stack" ((in 92 reviews)); "Great people in the engineering team with many years of experience and a wealth of knowledge." ((in 92 reviews)); "Good benefits and company perks" ((in 44 reviews)); "Good pay (at least for me)" ((in 29 reviews)); "The team is great!" ((in 27 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Extreme Networks according to real employee reviews?

"2) Management is bad." ((in 58 reviews)); "Too many reorgs and frequent layoffs" ((in 46 reviews)); "Constant new upper management." ((in 23 reviews)); "Managers have 10+ reports." ((in 21 reviews)); "No Bonus" ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Extreme Networks layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Extreme Networks layoffs and their outlook for job security at Extreme Networks in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Extreme Networks locations?

Salem , San Jose , Raleigh , Santa Clara , Morrisville , Boston , Research Triangle Park , Washington , New York , Dallas , Atlanta , Chicago , Salem , Houston , Minneapolis , San Diego , Tampa , Herndon , Durham , Knoxville , Los Angeles , Newark , Montgomery , Western Springs , Saint Louis , Mexico , Milwaukee , Portland , Louisville , Cary

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Extreme Networks reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(1,089 total reviews)

Ed Meyercord

77% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Extreme Networks has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,089 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Extreme Networks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews

4.0

Jul 22, 2021

Decent company to work

Senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to work on latest technologies and multiple products

Cons

Focus much on inorganic growth

Extreme Networks Response

Thank you for taking time to review us on Glassdoor. Yes our focus on technology is our forte and our employees celebrate this opportunity to work on array of technologies here at Extreme. Coming to your remark on inorganic growth, as an organization focused on technology innovation and customer centricity, we do not miss any opportunity to grow inorganic or otherwise.

5.0

Jul 15, 2021

Highly recommend Extreme Networks

Senior service product line manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company culture Teammates Technology Great Atmosphere Look forward to work every day Work/life balance

Cons

Smaller company than peers so while there are Promotion opportunities, there are fewer than other companies

Extreme Networks Response

Thank you for sharing a review of Extreme on Glassdoor. Your feedback on our culture, people, work atmosphere and work life balance is really appreciated. Also, your remarks on career growth opportunities is well received. We are constantly looking at avenues to help our employees on their career growth and would not miss any opportunity to help them advance with us. Your feedback is really valuable. Thank you.

5.0

Jun 28, 2021

Extreme Networks is great place to work and getting better every day

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extreme Networks has great compensation and benefits package. Great team work moving towards company objectives/goals and good work/personal life balance

Cons

None to report at this time

Extreme Networks Response

Your enthusiasm is palpable!!! We are happy you are riding the Momentum Wave with us!!!

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