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WatchGuard Technologies Company Culture
WatchGuard Technologies Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
WatchGuard Technologies' Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
AWork Culture
ACEO Rating
A-Executive Team
A-Happiness
A-WatchGuard Technologies CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Prakash Panjwani
76 /100
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Diversity at WatchGuard Technologies
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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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
34
WatchGuard Technologies employees are 34% more likely to recommend WatchGuard Technologies as a great place to work
| 67% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at WatchGuard Technologies
Working at WatchGuard Technologies is rated highly by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. WatchGuard Technologies employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Work Culture, and CEO Rating categories, putting WatchGuard Technologies’s culture in the Top 20% 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 WatchGuard Technologies was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WatchGuard Technologies
B+
Overall Company Culture at WatchGuard Technologies is rated B+
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WatchGuard Technologies ranks in the Top 20% 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 BetterWatchGuard Technologies Employee Reviews
Out of 5 WatchGuard Technologies employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From WatchGuard Technologies Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?I feel that my role is important to the company's success.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?A very collaborative culture and very friendly.
- What are some of the best things about your team?We work very well together. Smart, intelligent, motivated and passionate people.
WatchGuard Technologies Company Information
WatchGuard Technologies Company Overview
"WatchGuard provides unified threat management solutions that combine firewall, Virtual Private Network security services to protect business networks."
WatchGuard Technologies Mission, Vision & Values
WatchGuard Technologies Mission & Values
Our mission is to make enterprise-grade security accessible to companies of all types and sizes through simplicity, making WatchGuard an ideal solution for distributed enterprises and SMBs.
| Headquarter | Seattle, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.watchguard.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1996 |
| Company Status | Private |
WatchGuard Technologies Competitors
WatchGuard Technologies competitors include Fortinet, Barracuda Networks, FireEye, Inc., and Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.. WatchGuard Technologies ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WatchGuard Technologies compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
WatchGuard Technologies Employees
7 employees at WatchGuard Technologies have reviewed WatchGuard Technologies 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 7 WatchGuard Technologies employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WatchGuard Technologies are pleased with their total compensation at WatchGuard Technologies, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WatchGuard Technologies are pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at WatchGuard Technologies are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WatchGuard Technologies believe the environment at WatchGuard Technologies is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WatchGuard Technologies is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at WatchGuard Technologies work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at WatchGuard Technologies are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining WatchGuard Technologies - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.
WatchGuard Technologies KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of WatchGuard Technologies' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 WatchGuard Technologies employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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WatchGuard Technologies CEO & Leadership
WatchGuard Technologies CEO - Prakash Panjwani
76 /100
Prakash’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Compared to WatchGuard Technologies’s competitors, Prakash Panjwani ranks right above FireEye, Inc. CEO Kevin Mandia. Under Panjwani’s leadership, WatchGuard Technologies employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Work Culture. Environment and Manager are two areas, according to respondents, where WatchGuard Technologies could stand to see real improvement.
WatchGuard Technologies Leadership
The WatchGuard Technologies Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Prakash Panjwani, COO Gayle Alan, and Vice President, Sales Operations Dale Dallman
Prakash Panjwani CEO / President
Prakash Panjwani serves as the CEO / President of WatchGuard Technologies.
Gayle Alan COO
Gayle Alan serves as the COO of WatchGuard Technologies.
Dale Dallman Vice President, Sales Operations
Dale Dallman serves as the Vice President, Sales Operations of WatchGuard Technologies. Dale started at WatchGuard... read more
Andrew Young Senior Vice President Product Management
Andrew Young serves as the Senior Vice President Product Management of WatchGuard Technologies. Andrew started at... read more
Richard Barber CFO
Richard Barber serves as the CFO of WatchGuard Technologies. Richard started at WatchGuard Technologies in February of... read more
Jack Waters Senior Vice President of Engineering
Jack Waters serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering of WatchGuard Technologies. Jack started at WatchGuard... read more
Mason Denger Vice President of Business Operations
Mason Denger serves as the Vice President of Business Operations of WatchGuard Technologies. Mason started at WatchGuard... read more
Corey Nachreiner Chief Technology Officer
Corey Nachreiner serves as the Chief Technology Officer of WatchGuard Technologies. Corey started at WatchGuard... read more
Brad Sparks CFO
Brad Sparks serves as the CFO of WatchGuard Technologies.
WatchGuard Technologies Salaries
How much does WatchGuard Technologies pay?
How much do people at WatchGuard Technologies get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WatchGuard Technologies is $94,558, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $85,898, or $41 per hour.
At WatchGuard Technologies, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $252,980 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,899 annually. Average WatchGuard Technologies salaries by department include: Operations at $146,728, Legal at $217,709, Admin at $55,210, and Marketing at $121,994. Half of WatchGuard Technologies salaries are above $85,898.
5 employees at WatchGuard Technologies rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 5 employees at WatchGuard Technologies rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $54k | $54k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $71k | $71k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $86k | $86k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $143k | $143k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $197k | $197k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $264k | $264k | 100th Percentile |
$94,558*
Average Compensation
$85,898*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WatchGuard Technologies Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WatchGuard Technologies
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at WatchGuard Technologies across various culture dimensions.
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WatchGuard Technologies Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
WatchGuard Technologies PTO
WatchGuard Technologies' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. WatchGuard Technologies' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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WatchGuard Technologies Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, WatchGuard Technologies applied for 21 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
21
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (21 out of 21)
- 0% Denied ( out of 21)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 21)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 21)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let WatchGuard Technologies Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in WatchGuard Technologies on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Customer Support | 38% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 25% | |
IT | 25% | |
Marketing | 13% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Tempe | 13% | |
Atlanta | 13% | |
Lacey | 13% | |
Port Orchard | 13% | |
Other | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding WatchGuard Technologies
Who is the CEO of WatchGuard Technologies?
WatchGuard Technologies CEO is Prakash Panjwani, their score by employees is 76
What is WatchGuard Technologies eNPS?
The eNPS for WatchGuard Technologies is 34
What is the salary for Director of Product in WatchGuard Technologies?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 197k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in WatchGuard Technologies?
The average salaries for Engineering in WatchGuard Technologies is 143k
Who are WatchGuard Technologies competitors?
WatchGuard Technologies main competitors are Fortinet, Barracuda Networks, FireEye, Inc., Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.
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