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F5, Inc. Company Culture
F5, Inc. Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
F5, Inc. Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
A+CEO Rating
A-Compensation
A-Diversity
A-Happiness
A-F5, Inc. CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
François Locoh-Donou
75 /100
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Diversity at F5, Inc.
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at F5, Inc. have rated CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at F5, Inc.
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at F5, Inc. have rated CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
F5, Inc. 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 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
19
F5, Inc. employees are 19% more likely to recommend F5, Inc. as a great place to work
| 47% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 28% | Detractors |
Working at F5, Inc.
Working at F5, Inc. is rated highly by 221 employees, across various culture dimensions. F5, Inc. employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Compensation categories, putting F5, Inc.’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at F5, Inc. was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at F5, Inc.
A-
Overall Company Culture at F5, Inc. is rated A-
Last updated 7 days ago
Top
15%
F5, Inc. ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
F5, Inc. Employee Reviews
Out of 162 F5, Inc. employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping F5, Inc. improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From F5, Inc. Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Visionary taking us toward right direction
- What are some of the best things about your team?Smart group of people that get the job done.
- What makes you most happy at work?My colleagues and the work I do.
Constructive Feedback From F5, Inc. Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Less friction and middle managers. The need to micromanage all daily tasks and need to report on each task done to capture how much time I’ve spent on i
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They could reply to my e.ail requests
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Stock options are poor compared to other companies in the greater Seattle area
F5, Inc. Company Information
F5, Inc. Company Overview
We Deliver and Secure Every App.
F5, Inc. was founded in 1996 and its current CEO is François Locoh-Donou. Since its inception 30 years ago, F5, Inc. has grown to 6557 employees.
F5, Inc. Mission, Vision & Values
F5, Inc. Mission Statement
Together, we help each other thrive and build a better digital world. A better digital world is built on innovation. At F5, we work alongside our customers and partners, combining diverse perspectives, experiences, and technology to modernize application delivery and security. Together, we amplify the positive impact of applications and help each other thrive.
F5, Inc. Vision Statement
We Deliver and Secure Every App.
F5, Inc. Values
- We are owners
- We choose speed
- We create a more diverse and inclusive F5
- We obsess over customer needs
- We help each other thrive
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at F5, Inc.
At F5, we have embraced a ‘‘human-first’’ approach to the way we conduct our business, guided by our principle that we do the right thing for each other, our customers, our shareholders, and our communities. Reflected in our commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), human-first extends from the environmental sustainability of our products and operations to the well-being of our employees and our communities.
For more info, please visit https://investors.f5.com/esg
F5 is committed to business practices that preserve the environment upon which our society and economy depend. As we develop a comprehensive program that recognizes F5’s full environmental impact, our top priority is to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
For more info, please visit https://investors.f5.com/esg
F5 is committed to being a force for social good. This passion for giving back has been at the heart of the company since its inception. And for nearly 25 years, it’s been the dedication and grassroots efforts of our employees that have driven the “business of doing good” at F5.
For more info, please visit https://www.f5.com/company/global-good
| Headquarter | 801 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98104 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | f5.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1996 |
| Tel | (206) 272-5555 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | FFIV |
| Jobs | f5.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
F5, Inc. Competitors
F5, Inc. competitors include Fortinet, Akamai, Cloudflare, and A10 Networks. F5, Inc. ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how F5, Inc. 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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F5ers share in their own words how our approach to #diversity and #inclusion has shaped the company. Read our diversity statistics and learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here: https://www.f5.com/company/diversity-inclusion
At #F5, we’re focused on more than just outsmarting cybercriminals. We’re focused on being #AForceFor a better digital world. Hear from our employees about what makes our approach to #cybersecurity so unique, or click here to learn more about our security solutions: https://www.f5.com/security
F5ers share in their own words what makes our company culture unique and how that impacts their experiences working at #F5. Learn more about the principles that are the basis of our company culture here: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/culture#bef5
F5ers share in their own words how our human-first culture impacted their choice to pursue a career at #F5. You can learn more about working with us here: https://www.f5.com/company/careers
Our paid internships let you develop and apply your skills on real projects that directly impact F5’s business. At F5, your ideas and work matter from day one. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with other interns and current F5ers to explore what it means to work for a human-first company.
F5, Inc. Employees
F5, Inc. has 6557 employees. 221 employees at F5, Inc. have reviewed F5, Inc. across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 7 days ago.
Overall, the 221 F5, Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at F5, Inc. are pleased with their total compensation at F5, Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at F5, Inc. are pleased with their team. 221 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at F5, Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at F5, Inc. believe the environment at F5, Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at F5, Inc. is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at F5, Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at F5, Inc. are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
F5, Inc. employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at F5, Inc. report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at F5, Inc. have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
88% of F5, Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
F5, Inc. employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
89% of F5, Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
F5, Inc. employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
80% of F5, Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining F5, Inc. - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining F5, Inc. is that the company was very prepared on their first day. F5, Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.
F5, Inc. KPIs and OKRs
At F5, Inc. 40% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of F5, Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 17 F5, Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 12 have said yes.
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F5, Inc. CEO & Leadership
75 /100
F5, Inc. CEO Awards and Recognitions
F5, Inc.’s CEO François Locoh-Donou started in this role in 2017. François’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. With a high CEO score, François Locoh-Donou has won the Top 30% Rated CEO in 2016. F5, Inc.’s CEO is highly regarded especially by African American/Black employees, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, Caucasian employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to F5, Inc.’s competitors, François Locoh-Donou ranks right above Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince. Under Locoh-Donou’s leadership, F5, Inc. employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Compensation. Professional Development and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where F5, Inc. could stand to see real improvement.
F5, Inc. Leadership
The F5, Inc. Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO François Locoh-Donou, Chief Innovation Officer Kunal Anand, and Chief Operating Officer Tom Fountain
François Locoh-Donou CEO / President
François Locoh-Donou is President and Chief Executive Officer of F5 and a member of the company’s Board of Directors.... read more
Kunal Anand Chief Innovation Officer
Kunal Anand leads the F5 product organization as Chief Innovation Officer. He’s responsible for driving product... read more
Tom Fountain Chief Operating Officer
As F5’s Chief Operating Officer, Tom Fountain is responsible for overseeing Global Services and leading F5’s digital... read more
John Maddison Chief Product Marketing and Technology Alliances Officer
John Maddison is F5’s Chief Product Marketing and Technology Alliances Officer. Prior to F5, John spent 12 years at... read more
Scot Rogers Executive Vice President, General Counsel
Scot Rogers has served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at F5 Networks since January 2014. Rogers has... read more
Lyra Schramm Chief People Officer
Lyra Schramm leads F5’s people and culture function. She is an innovation-focused human capital strategist with a... read more
Cooper Werner Chief Financial Officer
Cooper Werner is the Chief Financial Officer of F5. He oversees F5's worldwide financial planning, analysis, accounting,... read more
Chad Whalen Chief Revenue Officer
Chad Whalen is Chief Revenue Officer at F5. Responsible for F5’s global sales go-to-market strategy, Chad brings over 20... read more
F5, Inc. Salaries
How much does F5, Inc. pay?
How much do people at F5, Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at F5, Inc. is $96,734, or $46 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $91,428, or $43 per hour.
At F5, Inc., the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $271,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,054 annually. Average F5, Inc. salaries by department include: Admin at $58,667, Marketing at $108,134, Sales at $115,637, and Product at $141,698. Half of F5, Inc. salaries are above $91,428.
118 employees at F5, Inc. rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 369 ratings) while 112 employees at F5, Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 122 ratings).
Salaries contributed from F5, Inc. employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, DevOps, Developer, and Director of Product. Comparably data has a total of 14 salary records from F5, Inc. employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $75k | $75k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $91k | $91k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $150k | $150k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $211k | $211k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
$96,734*
Average Compensation
$91,428*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
F5, Inc. Salaries by City
F5, Inc. Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at F5, Inc.
Diverse employees at F5, Inc. score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing F5, Inc. in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at F5, Inc. across various culture dimensions.
We’re Committed to a Diverse and Inclusive F5,Our mission: Together, we actively build a culture where everyone feels they can be themselves and reach their full potential.,We know the magic ingredient is our differences, when embraced with humility and respect. And because we know this, we believe that top talent is found in a diversity of individual backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. For more info, please visit https://www.f5.com/company/diversity-inclusion,
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F5, Inc. Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
F5, Inc. PTO
F5, Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 40% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. F5, Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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F5, Inc. Careers
F5, Inc. Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, F5, Inc. applied for 112 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 95% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at F5, Inc. unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
F5, Inc. has a total of 6557 employees
112
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 95% Granted (106 out of 112)
- 3% Denied (3 out of 112)
- 3% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (3 out of 112)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 112)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let F5, Inc. Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in F5, Inc. on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 37% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 20% | |
Product | 12% | |
IT | 12% | |
Sales | 5% | |
Other | 15% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 76% | |
|---|---|---|
Austin | 5% | |
Bellevue | 5% | |
Washington | 2% | |
Kirkland | 2% | |
Other | 10% |
F5, Inc. Internship Program
Jumpstart Your Career at F5
Our paid internships let you develop and apply your skills on real projects that directly impact F5’s business. At F5, your ideas and work matter from day one. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with other interns and current F5ers to explore what it means to work for a human-first company.
Hear what our CEO François has to say ›https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-GKPbGRs48&t=3s
How difficult is it to get an internship at F5, Inc.?
Engineering
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult60%
Not Difficult20%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships20%
Answered by 5 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships75%
Answered by 4 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding F5, Inc.
What is F5, Inc. address?
F5, Inc. location is at 801 5th Ave
Who is the CEO of F5, Inc.?
F5, Inc. CEO is François Locoh-Donou, their score by employees is 75
What is F5, Inc. eNPS?
The eNPS for F5, Inc. is 19
What is F5, Inc. revenue?
F5, Inc. revenue is $3B
What is the salary for Sales Rep in F5, Inc.?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 50k
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