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F5 reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(359 total reviews)
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Francois Locoh-Donou

79% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

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5.0
Aug 27, 2012

Great atmosphere

Web production
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people to work with. F5 hires the best and the brightest, and most people are very proud to here. There's are really sense of team and community here. The company is strong and the executives are trustworthy. Last, the benefits are good and the perks even better.

Cons

There are some growing pains in some departments. Workload has increased dramatically, but resources haven't increased with that. Also, I think salaries for non-technical positions are not on par with the market.

4.0
Jul 3, 2012

A very enjoyable (although sometimes frustrating) place to work.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Overall, F5 is a great company to work for. Those looking for a fast-paced tech company with opportunities to move up the corporate ladder will be disappointed, while those willing to "sink in" to the culture and put there time in will appreciate the relatively laid-back environment, knowledgable coworkers, excellent work / life balance, better-than-average salaries, and excellent benefits.

Cons

Product features obtained through acquisition have created a clear pecking order on the development side. If you're a dev looking for a chance to be recognized, the Seattle office -- specifically the BIG-IP team -- is where you want to be. If you find yourself in another office or on a team not related to BIG-IP, prepare to go unnoticed. For what it's worth, I worked on the BIG-IP team. Dev-side egos could definitely use a little reigning in, but his isn't unusual in the field. Opportunities for career advancement in product development are lacking, and the promotion process is inconsistent. There are *lots* of "old-timers" at F5. This speaks well for the work environment, but it can be frustrating watching middle-management make the same mistakes over... and over... and over again. These are smart people, but many choose to not rock the boat and simply follow the patterns established during their early days at F5.

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