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Killed EDR in favour of AI - First R&D layoff ... ever? - Software Developer Trend Micro Inc. Employee Review

3.0
4 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good AI security training, greenfield projects.

Cons

New culture is micromanagement, no discussions. Just "shut up and comply or get out". Layoff culture is adopted: ENTIRE Threat Research team in Ottawa + India laid off, at all levels. EDR software developers laid off. Work moved to USA and Taiwan for life-support with no new feature development. It is an absolute mess. In terms of work-life balance, we work like dogs. FAANG work for medium pay. People used to stay for the culture and mission. Now, there's not much of a reason anymore.

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5.0
18 Dec 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Stress free environment without micro management and amazing team to work with.

Cons

Bonus is not that great.

2.0
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Incredibly talented colleagues Fast-paced with endless opportunities to learn up and coming technologies

Cons

Extremely cliquey. Inexperienced director level managers. Lack of clear guidance from leadership on company goals/priorities. Non-existent onboarding. No defined personal KPIs or 3-6-12 month in-role wins/expectations. Messy. Just plain messy.

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