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Pulse Secure Company Culture
Pulse Secure Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Pulse Secure's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
ATeam
ACEO Rating
B-Environment
C+Work Culture
C+Pulse Secure CEO
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Sudhakar Ramakrishna
69 /100
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Diversity at Pulse Secure
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at Pulse Secure have rated Team, Meetings, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Pulse Secure
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Pulse Secure have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Pulse Secure 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?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-25
Pulse Secure employees are -25% more likely to recommend Pulse Secure as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Pulse Secure
Working at Pulse Secure is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pulse Secure employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Pulse Secure’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Pulse Secure was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Pulse Secure
C
Overall Company Culture at Pulse Secure is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
45%
Pulse Secure ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPulse Secure Employee Reviews
Out of 5 Pulse Secure employee reviews, 20% were positive. The remaining 80% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Pulse Secure improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 20% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 80% |
Constructive Feedback From Pulse Secure Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?The culture is very toxic and the managers (and executives) do not treat people well and lack empathy. They follow favoritism and do not value employees who do well.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Stop the buddy network, hire some effective leaders who know how to make the company successful.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Employee appreciation. Reward employees for hard work and stop being cheap around the small perks.
Pulse Secure Company Information
Pulse Secure Company Overview
Great companies are built by great people. Mobility. Secured.
Pulse Secure was founded in 2014 and its current CEO is Sudhakar Ramakrishna. Since its inception 12 years ago, Pulse Secure has grown to 437 employees.
Pulse Secure Mission, Vision & Values
Pulse Secure Mission & Values
To eliminate that fear of compromise, and to assure enterprises that they have increased performance, control and versatility to keep pace with the evolving, and burgeoning, BYOD and IoT landscape.
| Headquarter | 2700 Zanker Road, Suite 200 San Jose, CA 95134 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.pulsesecure.net/ |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Jobs | www.pulsesecure.net/company/careers/ |
Pulse Secure Competitors
Pulse Secure competitors include MobileIron, ZIMPERIUM, and Capriza. Pulse Secure ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Pulse Secure 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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Pulse Secure Employees
Pulse Secure has 437 employees. 16 employees at Pulse Secure have reviewed Pulse Secure 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 16 Pulse Secure employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Pulse Secure are not very pleased with their total compensation at Pulse Secure, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Pulse Secure are extremely happy with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Pulse Secure are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Pulse Secure believe the environment at Pulse Secure is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pulse Secure is comfortably fast. About 29% of the employees at Pulse Secure work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Pulse Secure are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Pulse Secure - 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.
Pulse Secure KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Pulse Secure's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Pulse Secure employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Pulse Secure CEO & Leadership
Pulse Secure CEO - Sudhakar Ramakrishna
69 /100
Sudhakar’s approval rate is just above average, putting Sudhakar in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Sudhakar Ramakrishna is well regarded by employees for the Meetings Pulse Secure offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Sudhakar is most liked by Female employees and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years. However, Male employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Pulse Secure’s competitors, Sudhakar Ramakrishna ranks just below MobileIron’s CEO Simon Biddiscombe. With Sudhakar’s leadership, Pulse Secure employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and Team. Sudhakar was rated slightly below average for Compensation.
Pulse Secure Leadership
The Pulse Secure Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna, Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Key, and Vice President Strategy, Corporate Development and Alliances Andreas Koch
Sudhakar Ramakrishna CEO / President
Sudhakar Ramakrishna serves as the CEO / President of Pulse Secure.
Jeffrey Key Chief Financial Officer
Jeffrey Key serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Pulse Secure. Jeffrey started at Pulse Secure in August of 2015.... read more
Andreas Koch Vice President Strategy, Corporate Development and Alliances
Andreas Koch serves as the Vice President Strategy, Corporate Development and Alliances of Pulse Secure. Andreas started... read more
Jason Incorvaia VP, Operations and Business Development
Jason Incorvaia serves as the VP, Operations and Business Development of Pulse Secure. Jason started at Pulse Secure in... read more
Justin Barney Chief Revenue Officer
Justin Barney serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of Pulse Secure. Justin started at Pulse Secure in January of 2018.... read more
Prakash Mana VP Products
Prakash Mana serves as the VP Products of Pulse Secure.
Anselm Peng VP, WW Customer Success
Anselm Peng serves as the VP, WW Customer Success of Pulse Secure. Anselm started at Pulse Secure in January of 2018.... read more
Younus Aftab Vice President of Products, Engineering and Solutions
Younus Aftab serves as the Vice President of Products, Engineering and Solutions of Pulse Secure.
Pulse Secure Salaries
How much does Pulse Secure pay?
How much do people at Pulse Secure get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Pulse Secure is $131,064, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $132,608, or $63 per hour.
At Pulse Secure, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $249,788 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,542 annually. Average Pulse Secure salaries by department include: Legal at $249,788, Business Development at $116,650, Engineering at $154,511, and HR at $141,957. Half of Pulse Secure salaries are above $132,608.
8 employees at Pulse Secure rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 30 ratings) while 8 employees at Pulse Secure rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $182k | $182k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $298k | $298k | 100th Percentile |
$131,064*
Average Compensation
$132,608*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Pulse Secure Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Pulse Secure
Diverse employees at Pulse Secure score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Pulse Secure in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Pulse Secure across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Pulse Secure Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Pulse Secure PTO
Pulse Secure's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Pulse Secure's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 67% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Pulse Secure's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Pulse Secure Careers
Pulse Secure Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Pulse Secure applied for 17 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 82% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Pulse Secure has a total of 437 employees
17
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 82% Granted (14 out of 17)
- 0% Denied ( out of 17)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 17)
- 18% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 17)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Pulse Secure Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Pulse Secure on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 20% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 13% | |
Marketing | 13% | |
HR | 7% | |
Operations | 7% | |
Other | 40% |
Candidates By Location
San Jose | 47% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 13% | |
Portland | 7% | |
Honolulu | 7% | |
New Orleans | 7% | |
Other | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Pulse Secure
What is Pulse Secure address?
Pulse Secure location is at 2700 Zanker Road, Suite 200
Who is the CEO of Pulse Secure?
Pulse Secure CEO is Sudhakar Ramakrishna, their score by employees is 69
What is Pulse Secure eNPS?
The eNPS for Pulse Secure is -25
What is the salary for Senior QA in Pulse Secure?
Senior QA average salary in the US is 131k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Pulse Secure?
The average salaries for Marketing in Pulse Secure is 115k
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