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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
5
TOTAL
RATINGS
70

Big Switch Networks Company Culture

Big Switch Networks Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.8/5
Big Switch Networks' Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Big Switch Networks CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Douglas Murray Big Switch Networks' CEO
Douglas Murray
98 /100

Diversity at Big Switch Networks

Women at Big Switch Networks

Big Switch Networks eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

67

Big Switch Networks employees are 67% more likely to recommend Big Switch Networks as a great place to work

67%Promoters
33%Passives
0%Detractors

Working at Big Switch Networks

Working at Big Switch Networks is rated average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Big Switch Networks employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Meetings, and Team categories, putting Big Switch Networks’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Big Switch Networks was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Big Switch Networks

B

Overall Company Culture at Big Switch Networks is rated B

Last updated months ago

Top
35%

Big Switch Networks ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Big Switch Networks Employee Reviews

Out of 5 Big Switch Networks employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From Big Switch Networks Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They promote a healthy work environment.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Awesome leadership, tons of transparency, clear vision, etc.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Collobarative group of individuals, everyone is happy to jump in and help one another, all working toward the same goal

Big Switch Networks Company Information

Big Switch Networks Company Overview

Big Switch Networks is the Next-Generation Data Center Networking Company

Big Switch Networks was founded in 2010 and its current CEO is Douglas Murray. Since its inception 16 years ago, Big Switch Networks has grown to 141 employees.

Big Switch Networks Mission, Vision & Values

Big Switch Networks Mission & Values

Big Switch’s mission is to disrupt the status quo of networking with order of magnitude improvements in network intelligence, agility and flexibility by delivering Next-Generation Data Center Networking. We enable data center transformation and accelerate business velocity by delivering a responsive, automated, and programmable software-defined networking (SDN) fabric-based networking solution.

Headquarter3965 Freedom Circle, Suite 300
Santa Clara, CA 95054
United States of America
Websitewww.bigswitch.com
Founding Date2010
Tel1-650-322-6510
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.bigswitch.com/company/careers
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Big Switch Networks Competitors

Big Switch Networks competitors include Arista Networks, Ixia, and Gigamon. Big Switch Networks ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Big Switch Networks compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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    Arista Networks
    4.8/5
  2. #2
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    Ixia
    4.5/5
  3. #3
    Gigamon's Logo
    Gigamon
    4.2/5
  4. #4
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    Big Switch Networks
    3.8/5
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Big Switch Networks Employees

Big Switch Networks has 141 employees. 5 employees at Big Switch Networks have reviewed Big Switch Networks across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 5 Big Switch Networks employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Big Switch Networks are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Big Switch Networks, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Big Switch Networks are extremely happy with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Big Switch Networks are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Big Switch Networks believe the environment at Big Switch Networks is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Big Switch Networks is extremely fast. About 25% of the employees at Big Switch Networks work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Big Switch Networks are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Big Switch Networks - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Big Switch Networks KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Big Switch Networks' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Big Switch Networks employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Big Switch Networks CEO & Leadership

Big Switch Networks CEO - Douglas Murray

Douglas Murray Big Switch Networks' CEO
98 /100

Douglas’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Compared to Big Switch Networks’s competitors, Douglas Murray ranks right above Arista Networks CEO Jayshree Ullal. Under Murray’s leadership, Big Switch Networks employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Team. Executive Team and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Big Switch Networks could stand to see real improvement.

Big Switch Networks Leadership

The Big Switch Networks Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Douglas Murray, Chief Financial Officer Wendell Laidley, and Chief Marketing Officer Gregg Holzrichter

  • Douglas Murray  CEO / President

    Douglas Murray CEO / President

    Douglas Murray serves as the CEO / President of Big Switch Networks.

  • Wendell Laidley Chief Financial Officer

    Wendell Laidley serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Big Switch Networks.

  • Gregg Holzrichter Chief Marketing Officer

    Gregg Holzrichter serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Big Switch Networks.

  • Susheel Chitre Vice President Of Business Development

    Susheel Chitre serves as the Vice President Of Business Development of Big Switch Networks.

  • Cliff DeGuzman Vice President Of Engineering

    Cliff DeGuzman serves as the Vice President Of Engineering of Big Switch Networks.

  • Derek Donahue Vice President of Sales North America

    Derek Donahue serves as the Vice President of Sales North America of Big Switch Networks.

  • Dana Aiken Vice President of World Wide Sales Enablement Strategy and Operations

    Dana Aiken serves as the Vice President of World Wide Sales Enablement Strategy and Operations of Big Switch Networks.

  • Brant Kennedy Vice President Worldwide Sales

    Brant Kennedy serves as the Vice President Worldwide Sales of Big Switch Networks.

  • Jeffrey Townsend Vice President, Engineering

    Jeffrey Townsend serves as the Vice President, Engineering of Big Switch Networks.

Big Switch Networks Salaries

How much does Big Switch Networks pay?

How much do people at Big Switch Networks get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Big Switch Networks is $124,206, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $146,122, or $70 per hour.

At Big Switch Networks, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $185,906 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $56,486 annually. Average Big Switch Networks salaries by department include: HR at $108,137, Marketing at $187,860, Operations at $100,100, and Customer Support at $72,796. Half of Big Switch Networks salaries are above $146,122.

4 employees at Big Switch Networks rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings) while 4 employees at Big Switch Networks rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$84k
$84k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$113k
$113k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$146k
$146k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$211k
$211k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$250k
$250k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$345k
$345k100th Percentile
$124,206*
Average Compensation
$146,122*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Big Switch Networks Salaries by Department

Explore Big Switch Networks Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Big Switch Networks

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Big Switch Networks across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

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Big Switch Networks PTO

Big Switch Networks' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Big Switch Networks' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Big Switch Networks Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Big Switch Networks applied for 26 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Big Switch Networks has a total of 141 employees

26
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (26 out of 26)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 26)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 26)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 26)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Big Switch Networks Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Big Switch Networks on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
50%
IT
50%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
50%
Austin
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Big Switch Networks

What is Big Switch Networks address?

Big Switch Networks location is at 3965 Freedom Circle, Suite 300

Who is the CEO of Big Switch Networks?

Big Switch Networks CEO is Douglas Murray, their score by employees is 98

What is Big Switch Networks eNPS?

The eNPS for Big Switch Networks is 67

What is the salary for Product Manager in Big Switch Networks?

Product Manager average salary in the US is 123k

What are the salaries in the Design in Big Switch Networks?

The average salaries for Design in Big Switch Networks is 105k

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