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eNPS Score
Q&A With Palo Alto Networks Employees
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How employees describe working at Palo Alto Networks
They are involed and supportive
Competitive pay. Good culture, there is alot of changing happening so buckle up butter cup.
The diverse nature of the people who I engaged/communicated with
Review from Sales Dept
Great place with great people--especially in management! We are well supported by those who make unilateral decisions for our employee base.
Outstanding products and platform but work-life experience is very poor, especially if you are working in sales and foremost if you are a core account manager. Targets are ridicolously high and most sales reps habe no chance to make their numbers. Customer support is also poor, especially in Europe.
What it's like to work at Palo Alto Networks
- Palo Alto Networks employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
- Employees at Palo Alto Networks report the work pace is extremely fast
- On a typical day, employees at Palo Alto Networks have 4+ meetings
- 94% of Palo Alto Networks employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Palo Alto Networks employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 79% of Palo Alto Networks employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Palo Alto Networks employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 88% of Palo Alto Networks employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Palo Alto Networks Employees
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What's the office vibe like at Palo Alto Networks?
FUN! Buzzing. Currently they're not as full because they're open if you want to go in (but you don't have to) but it's a great environment. Campus is beautiful, super clean, and there's always something new to eat or drink, and always something going on!
Haha Haha! Scared. I guess
paranoid, disillusioned, depressing. Everyone is looking for their shoulders for the axman.
Does Palo Alto Networks drug test or do a background check?
Top Employee Response
Background check yes. No drug testing unless you work in the federal teams and even that is a stretch. Started 4 years ago and was not drug tested.
Yes and unfortunately their HR practices are so out of date and not compliant with today's laws that they will background check you before any job offer. In California its illegal to do that but they dont care. Also dont expect any kind of follow up. They just ghost and gaslight you. Too bad. Used to be a great company.
Drug test no, background check yes.
What interview questions does Palo Alto Networks ask?
Top Employee Response
values based questions
Invasive
typical questions that a company like Google or Uber would ask you.
How's the work life balance at Palo Alto Networks?
Very fast paced company. Some groups are more flexible than others. I think this is priority for the company to address going forward. Some of the engineering groups and others work an insane amount, with no flexibility or ability to work from home. Really limits appeal for women or men who are caregivers.
More like work-life blend. Since people are genuinely passionate about their work projects, its more heavy duty than other "relaxed" work places.
Depends on the team, but fairly flexible on my team
What's the interview process like at Palo Alto Networks?
Long and miserable and in the end, they will just ghost you. Unless you came from google or uber. Then you will fit right in.
Tedious as to ensure they hire the “right person.”
What are you most excited about working at Palo Alto Networks?
Top Employee Response
I have a lot of freedom in the direction I want to take my career, and I get to learn a lot of new and interesting things.
Incredibly smart teams, projects and growth opportunities.
What benefits does Palo Alto Networks provide?
Top Employee Response
Standard industry benefits: health, dental, vision, ESPP, slightly weak 401K matching up to $1K, life insurance, FSAs, onsite gym
Good ESPP (15%), subsidized lunch, free gym.
What should I wear for an interview at Palo Alto Networks?
Suit/Tie
What is the dress code at Palo Alto Networks?
Business casual
How flexible is your work schedule at Palo Alto Networks?
It varies from team to team....My team has a lot of flexibility. Other teams, not so much. In my experience, across other groups, managers are supposed to be receptive to requests for flexibility.
How's the work pace at Palo Alto Networks?
Great! In-depth technical projects, with good learning curve and talented peers. Really fast paced, even for a company this huge. Very performance oriented.
What is the best part about your compensation package at Palo Alto Networks?
Stock
What is most positive about the culture and environment at Palo Alto Networks?
I have not worked with anyone that was not willing to help
What makes you most happy at Palo Alto Networks?
Top Employee Response
Good people around me
What are some of the best things about your team at Palo Alto Networks?
Top Employee Response
We work well together
What do you like best about the leadership team at Palo Alto Networks?
Approachable
How are the benefits at Palo Alto Networks for employees in Engineering?
Palo Alto Networks' Engineering team rates their overall benefits an A+ and most of them think the perks are Fantastic. 83% of Palo Alto Networks employees in Engineering say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Engineering also get Unlimited of paid vacation, and most of them believe the cash value of their benefits is $2500+/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Palo Alto Networks?
75% of the same employees also feel like Palo Alto Networks is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Palo Alto Networks.
How are the managers at Palo Alto Networks?
Palo Alto Networks employees rate their manager an A+ or 83/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (86%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Palo Alto Networks?
Palo Alto Networks employees rates their pay and overall compensation an A+ or 85/100. 83% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 93% of employees get raises every year.
How are the benefits at Palo Alto Networks for employees in Sales?
81% of Palo Alto Networks employees in Sales say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees in Sales also get 0-10 days of paid vacation.
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Should I work at Palo Alto Networks?
68% of Palo Alto Networks employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 17% are neutral and 15% would not recommend working at Palo Alto Networks to their friends.
| 68% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passive |
| 15% | Detractors |
