Guidewire reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(1,470 total reviews)
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Mike Rosenbaum

90% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Guidewire has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,470 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Guidewire employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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5.0
Sep 23, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Imagine a place where the type of work you do means something, the people you work with are bright and respected, your skills will contribute, and your opinion matters. Well this is the place and when people constantly wonder what makes Guidewire great, this is the simple formula. There is no magic to it....there are no fancy free meals nor foosball tables around every corner; the pay won't make you feel like you are in Private Equity, but at the end of the day those are not the things that produce sustained happiness in employees. This is a place that just believes in its mission and products, hires intelligent people who share that vision, and is led by a rock solid management team who care.

Cons

The pay could be higher to compete with the top firms in the software industry. Vacation is average and benefits could be improved.

5.0
Sep 22, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Everybody learns, every day. Everybody contributes, every day. Everybody is rewarded, every day. Great software, great people. No interest in 'selling bodies'. Long-term development of individuals at the core of the culture. Not a 'step-on-the-way' employer, most likely a long-term residence for those that have already climbed the greasy-pole.

Cons

Volatile environment, switching customers and cities, and sometimes countries, at a drop of a hat. Expect to carry a large expenses bill, (although reimbursed weekly). First few months can be unnerving, GW employees get a LOT of autonomy and this can be daunting if unexpected.

5.0
Sep 21, 2013

Amazing!

Recommend
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Pros

What amazes me most is the "can do attitude" and the engagement at all levels in the company. Everyone all the way up to the CEO is reachable at any time. Internal processes are simple and to the point. Sales enablement, support, product quality is highly developed and something I have not seen anywhere in my 25 years in the Software world. The overall company culture is top.

Cons

Cons? At this point I haven't seen any.

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