Q&A With Barracuda Networks Employees
Barracuda pay and benefits are competitive, and we invest in our employees’ professional growth and career development. We are committed to seeing our employees excel and take on new challenges as they develop their careers at Barracuda.
How employees describe working at Barracuda Networks
When we had good leaders the work culture and environment was great. That is not the case anymore.
Review from IT Dept
Informative, supportive, communicated well and good experience
good experience, informative, friendly and approachable
I had a great experience.
work is fun, upper management is american
Review from Engineering Dept
What it's like to work at Barracuda Networks
- Barracuda Networks employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
- Employees at Barracuda Networks report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 96% of Barracuda Networks employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Barracuda Networks employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 81% of Barracuda Networks employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Barracuda Networks employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 90% of Barracuda Networks employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Barracuda Networks Employees
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How does Barracuda Networks make decisions around promotions?
I've seen promotions for recognition and success in their job. They weren't expected or asked for, which was nice.
based on performance
In my experience, these decisions are usually made to retain valuable employees.
What is the daily attire at Barracuda Networks?
Casual dress - jeans or trousers, and a tshirt / nice top. Trainers are acceptable, as are shorts. No sweatpants or tracksuits.
What's the vibe like in the Operations dept at Barracuda Networks? How many hours are you working?
I work 40 hours per week. 8AM - 5PM. No flexibility to work from home.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Barracuda Networks?
The inflexibility to work from home, the salaries which are miles behind other companies in the industry.
What's the office layout like at Barracuda Networks?
Open office sales floor, executive offices, open kitchen / lounge area, several meeting rooms.
How are the healthcare options at Barracuda Networks?
These options could be greatly improved. Barracuda in the UK do not offer private healthcare / dental. They offer Vitality, which is a form of private healthcare - and classed as a taxable benefit - which employees need to pay for out of their monthly wage - if they want to take advantage of this.
What's the work from home policy like at Barracuda Networks?

we have a flex work policy which means each division has it's only requirements. Some groups require 0 days in office, others require 5 days. Most teams have 2-3 days in office. My group requires 2 days but my leaders are pretty flexible with it
In the UK this is virtually non-existent. Employees were only allowed to work from home during lockdowns, which means working from home was a MUST, wherever possible. Since these restrictions have been lifted, it is expected that you are in the office 5 days a week. This is a huge frustration for some people who simply want a bit of flexibility and trust from the company. After two years of proving we can be successful from home, why is this such a huge issue?
Does Barracuda Networks have a volunteer program?

Yes, we have a program called Giveback@cuda where twice a year everyone is offered an opportunity to participate in a big project but each office does their own volunteer work too, we do a lot around the holidays especially
No, however I really think they should introduce this. Many companies offer a certain number of "Charity / Volunteer" days per year - I think this is really important to show the company cares.
What kind of people does Barracuda Networks like to hire?
strong collaborators
How can I get hired at Barracuda Networks as a recent grad?

network with the managers and recruiters and apply to the jobs!
Top Employee Response
Show an eagerness and willingness to learn! I have seen interns convert to employees and so many of our teams are open to taking inexperienced candidates on
How's the work life balance at Barracuda Networks?
Everyone prioritizes to get the work done but with so much of the cross functional partnerships being global, there is a lot of flexibility in the day. If I need to go on a personal errand during the afternoon, I feel 100% comfortable doing that.
How rewarding is your job at Barracuda Networks?

I love my job and feel supported by my leadership. Barracuda gave me an opportunity to grow into the role, many other companies did not. I feel like I have my "perfect" job right now
rewarding only if you set personal goals
How do you feel about going to work at Barracuda Networks everyday?

controversial, but I wish we were all back in the office (flex schedules of course). I miss the comradery
I feel like I have a purpose
How's the feedback proccess at Barracuda Networks?

depends on the manager. I make a point to ask for feedback
pretty poor in support and development.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Barracuda Networks?

I imagine each group is a little different, but it is what you make it. We're all busy and need to take time for ourselves and a hear my boss and other leaders reminding us to take mental health time, lots of walks during the day, etc.
don't be cocky, be willing to learn and be a team player.
How secure do you feel at your job at Barracuda Networks?

Very Secure
very secure in Support if you master it.
What's the best part of your job at Barracuda Networks?

my team and my leaders. They're all amazing! I really feel like everyone cares and wants to be here
solving problems and being on the frontline of the latest technology
How do you feel about Barracuda Networks's future?

excellent. all of our changes recently have been positive but nothing is ever bullet proof safe but overall, I feel very good about the company and it's future
future is actually looking great, either we become the Leader in our markets or we're going to get acquired by the furture leaders.
How's the work pace at Barracuda Networks?

thoughtful. things move quickly but I feel like it's always thought out well
most likely busy in Support
How challenged are you at Barracuda Networks?

my leader says 70% of our job should be something we know well and 30% should be new and uncomfortable, so I feel confident in my function but am able to stick my neck out for a challenge when I see it.
more stressful than challenging
How often do raises happen at Barracuda Networks?
6-8 months
Does Barracuda Networks have any remote positions?
Not that I know of, though remote work isn't a problem for many positions if its kept to just a few days a week.
How's the vacation policy at Barracuda Networks?
Generally pretty open. Both in Technical Support and in Engineering anyway.






