Futurex reviews

3.1

48% would recommend to a friend

(73 total reviews)

Brett Smith

56% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Futurex has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 73 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Futurex 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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73 reviews
2.0
Apr 15, 2014

Poor leadership and vision

Anonymous employee
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Pros

location is nice and decent for commuting against traffic.

Cons

The leadership lacks focus and constantly reorganizes the staff and business lines. Lots of turnover throughout all levels within the small company. Frequently terminates employees and then rehires them. Lots of nepotism within this small organization. Unqualified people in positions without the proper education or background also causes confusion within.

5.0
Jan 20, 2014

Unbeatable team spirit and impressive technology portfolio

Anonymous employee
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Pros

In short, I believe that Futurex's two biggest winning factors are our people and our technology. Working alongside a team of passionate, driven individuals is exhilarating. It's not often that you find a work environment where everyone is so committed to achieving the same common goals, but Futurex has done it, and it shows in both the employees and in the results they deliver. Secondly, the technology portfolio is nothing short of stunning. Every day I get to play a vital role involving the cryptographic hardware that protects some of the most sensitive data in the world. Being able to work so closely on such important technology, and working at a company so clearly riding substantial upward momentum, is a feeling that just can't be replicated elsewhere.

Cons

No cons immediately come to mind. One other reviewer put it well in saying "Futurex is not a place to work if you want to sit in a corner and go unnoticed", which is accurate and, in my opinion, a great thing. Individual visibility is very high, which is perfect for people who want to rapidly advance.

5.0
Jul 11, 2013
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Pros

Futurex is a really unique company. We're in an age when data security is becoming more important with each passing day. Here in scenic, 20-miles from anything important, Bulverde Tx, Futurex is applying the latest cryptographic technologies to secure some of the most well known brands around the world. I knew absolutely nothing about data security or cryptography 2 years ago when I graduated and started working at Futurex. Now I feel very confident in my ability to apply cryptography to any real world situation. I've often compared Futurex to reverse-college. We're getting paid to learn. Nobody in the software engineering department is just a coworker. We're all good friends. It's because we all have the same attitude. We all have an appreciation for learning, a good day's work, and LAN parties. I have a passion for programming, and this is the place I want to be. If you have the will to learn, and enjoy programming, I think this is the place for you too.

Cons

Critical thinking skills required. You really have to figure out the small things on your own. There are a lot of self-motivated go-getters at Futurex, so that is where the bar is set.

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Futurex Response
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Your comment about being a crypto newbie when starting at Futurex is a great one. While we live and breathe data security, we don’t expect our new team members to speak in ones and zeroes right when they start. For any nervous applicants: don’t let these aspects of a position psych you out! Our engineering team has a great onboarding process to keep you from feeling like you’ve just been thrown into the deep end of the pool.
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