Entrust Software Developer reviews

Entrust doesn't proactively tackle problems; it waits for issues to become untenable, then reacts to them. The security breach and the divestment of the certificate business are excellent examples of senior leadership dragging their feet until issues can no longer be ignored. Career advancement is based more on tenure than skill or productivity. Though the CEO is vocal in his support of diversity and inclusion, in practice there is very much a "glass ceiling" that excludes or disenfranchises minorities. Some groups are fantastic and supportive, but they are slowly being phased out in favor of more discriminatory structures.

Compensation: Pay is below market rate for comparable positions, benefits are very expensive, which compounds the other issues with outdated technology and limited career development opportunities. Technology & Equipment: The company relies heavily on outdated technology stacks that don't align with current industry standards. Despite a stated 4-year laptop replacement policy, developers are issued 5+ year old equipment, and requests for upgrades are routinely denied. This creates frustrating bottlenecks for daily productivity. Development Practices: Heavy reliance on rotating offshore development teams has resulted in years of accumulated technical debt and poorly documented "spaghetti code." The codebase requires significant time investment to understand, but this experience may not translate well to other opportunities given the outdated technologies involved. Company Transition Issues: Originally a printer hardware company attempting to pivot to SaaS, but the organizational culture hasn't evolved accordingly. The company lost its trusted certificate authority status with Google Chrome in 2024, which speaks to broader operational challenges. Recent business struggles have led to selling off divisions and layoffs. Management & Culture: Information hoarding is endemic - long-term employees guard institutional knowledge, making onboarding extremely difficult. Documentation is sparse and outdated. Management style tends toward micromanagement and order barking rather than collaborative problem-solving. Career Development: Limited investment in employee career growth or modern skill development. Managers just do not care nor are they held accountable. The technology stack and practices may actually hinder your marketability when seeking future opportunities. Would I recommend this company? Only if you're early in your career and need any experience, but be prepared for an uphill battle on multiple fronts and below-market compensation.