A total mess - User Experience SolarWinds Employee Review

1.0
2 Sept 2021
Recommend
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Pros

work from home during COVID

Cons

The new management is the worst. The Chief Product Officer wasn't respectful or collaborative to existing employees when he came in, and attrition in UX, Dev and PM is now well over an acceptable standard. People in those orgs under him are now being asked to work nights and weekends to meet unreasonable requests that cannot be met with current staffing. People's jobs were downgraded a level globally with no communication to affected employees. Some offices have glaring issues with misogyny and racism that are not being addressed. It's a cultural cesspool and the right people are not in the right places for this to be a healthy place to work. If you interview here, ask about culture, attrition, diversity and global site strategy before making a decision to work here.

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5.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stimulating work, great people, nice office space with good amenities, good work life balance and flexibility on in-office time, competitive compensation

Cons

siloed org which is very standard for this industry

4.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Amazing office space in Charlotte with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. There are plenty of social events and networking opportunities that help employees stay engaged and build relationships across different business units. The recent IT reorganization has created a unique opportunity to participate in system and process design initiatives. While this level of change and transformation may not appeal to everyone, it offers valuable experience for those who enjoy shaping new processes and driving organizational improvements. I am optimistic about the direction of the organization and confident in the vision and leadership of the new IT management team.

Cons

Career advancement opportunities can sometimes feel limited within a satellite office environment, and promotion paths are not always clearly defined. Employees seeking long-term growth may benefit from having proactive career development conversations with leadership. The recent IT reorganization has introduced a period of transition, resulting in some uncertainty and lower morale across parts of the organization. The department is currently in a rebuilding phase, and new employees should expect to contribute to the implementation of new processes, systems, and ways of working. Compensation appears to be somewhat below market rates for certain roles, which may be a consideration for candidates prioritizing salary growth.

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