Experiencing growing pains - Member Of Technical Staff Viasat Employee Review

4.0
31 Aug 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

ViaSat values growth, skills, and an open mind. It is possible to take on opportunities that would be closed off at other companies.

Cons

When I started, the sky was the limit. A majority of leadership were engineers who had been in the trenches at the company, had seen it grow, and were honest and open about feedback and putting younger engineers in a position to succeed and grow. As we grow, it feels more like just another company, with the same politics and staffing decisions driven more by personal relationships than skills.

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Viasat Response
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Thank you for your valuable insight and for being a dedicated team member over the past few years. As we’ve grown, the company has had to evolve in some ways but we are avidly protective of our startup feel because it fosters the innovation that has contributed to our industry success. We currently have a few programs underway to help encourage more of the type of communication and mentorship you’ve noted. We highly encourage you to reach out to your HR Business Partner or the Learning team with any other suggestions you may have that will enable us to preserve our culture and grow in a sustainable and impactful way!

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