SolarWinds reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,458 total reviews)
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Sudhakar Ramakrishna

78% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

SolarWinds has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,458 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SolarWinds 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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5.0
May 25, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Supportive Work Culture: The work environment is inclusive and collaborative, with supportive leadership that encourages professional growth. Global Exposure: Working with cross-regional teams (APAC, EMEA, Americas) provides great learning opportunities and enhances cultural awareness. Learning Opportunities: Plenty of scope to learn and contribute meaningfully—especially in areas like Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, and Diversity & Inclusion. Flexible Work Arrangements: Good work-life balance with flexibility where needed, and understanding from managers. Employee-Centric Policies: Wellness initiatives, open communication, and frequent check-ins from HR make employees feel valued. Transparent Leadership: Regular town halls and updates keep employees in the loop, and leadership is approachable.

Cons

The fast-paced environment means you’re constantly learning — it can be a bit intense at times, but it's great for those who enjoy being challenged. With global teams across time zones, collaboration sometimes stretches beyond regular hours — but it’s a valuable experience in cross-cultural communication. Processes are evolving as the company grows, so adaptability is key — which also opens up space for proactive contributors to make a real impact. High standards and performance expectations push you to give your best — it’s demanding but incredibly rewarding for self-driven individuals.

4.0
May 22, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Talented and collaborative teammates Friendly and supportive work environment Opportunities to grow and take ownership of projects Fair salary Autonomy in day-to-day technical decisions Management gave several months' notice A bonus was offered as part of the closure process

Cons

Lack of investment and involvement from upper management abroad Limited budget made it hard to recruit new team members DevOps and technical improvements progressed slowly due to resource constraints Many innovative ideas couldn’t move forward Feeling that the site’s potential wasn’t fully recognized or supported

5.0
May 18, 2025

Solarwinds Review

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Fixed Sched -Compensation and Benefits -Hybrid/Flexible setup (I prefer to have it this way instead of full remote) -Environment -HMO

Cons

I cant think of any cons, if there is i think it is subjective.

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