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Check Point Software Technologies

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Check Point Software Technologies reviews about "compensation"

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100 reviews
1.0
Apr 7, 2026

Stagnant management hampers innovation and talent retention

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Relaxed, nice people, stable (for now)

Cons

Outdated Management! The leadership structure is slow and resistant to modern change. Management assumes an "always been done this way" mindset, leading to unnecessary roadblocks and missed opportunities for innovation. The focus is on maintaining the status quo rather than adapting to the market. Sales Engineering team here in the us is completely stagnant, they run this team like they always have for 20 years now, & when they say "we need to modernize & change" - mgmt fires or demotes the good talent we have, but never addresses the real problem, the same people have been our "Heads of Engineering" for 15+ years & still think you need 20 years of experience to "be at their level" - what a joke. There is a persistent culture of old managers who seem to derive authority solely from seniority, rather than current expertise or forward thinking vision. Compensation is well below industry average & we are losing good talent every day. IMO the company is on it's way out, will probably be sold or acquired somehow in the next couple of years. This one won't survive the AI boom. I'm still working here, but actively looking for a way out.

3.0
Apr 25, 2026
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Pros

GREAT PEOPLE in the team and lower management. Strong exposure to sales processes and FP&A concepts, with solid learning opportunities. There is room to grow and take on more responsibility over time. Good level of flexibility, including two days working from home, and a relatively relaxed approach to office attendance. Recommended as a starting point for those interested in an FP&A career.

Cons

Fast paced environment with a constant sense of urgency, which can feel intense at times. Compensation is relatively low compared to the workload and expectations. Role clarity can be limited at the beginning, as responsibilities vary across the team and are not always fully defined ahead. Less suitable for those aiming to build a career specifically in data analytics.

3.0
Jan 3, 2026
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Pros

Open Door Culture Free Lunch Everyday! Remote Work Flexibility Annual Team Events Parties Global Cross-functional team exposure

Cons

Average Compensation compared to Market Limited R&D Availability

5.0
Dec 30, 2025

Great place

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Pros

moving fast, great compensation, interesting

Cons

big corporate, lots of bureaucratic

4.0
Dec 25, 2025
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Pros

* Very strong company stability and brand recognition in the cybersecurity industry * Smart, experienced engineers with deep security and networking knowledge * Emphasis on code quality, design, and long-term maintainability * Good work-life balance compared to many tech companies * Competitive compensation and solid benefits * Opportunity to work on products used by large enterprises worldwide

Cons

* Processes can be slow and bureaucratic, especially in larger teams * Decision-making is often top-down, with limited influence for individual contributors * Some parts of the codebase are legacy-heavy, which can slow down development * Innovation pace may feel conservative compared to startups or more fast-moving tech companies

1.0
May 30, 2026
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Pros

The core responsibilities offer solid experience, and many team members are dedicated, talented, and great to work with.

Cons

Lack of HR Support: The company lacks a safe, objective framework for employee feedback. When legitimate management issues were raised to HR, no corrective action was taken. Instead, it resulted in direct retaliation from leadership, which was left unaddressed by the organization. Significant Under-Market Pay: Compensation is well below industry standards for similar scopes of work. To give context, transitioning into a comparable role at a different company yielded a 37% increase in base pay. Flawed & Inaccurate Sales Compensation: The commission and incentive structures for the sales organization are unnecessarily convoluted. This complexity frequently leads to errors in commission payouts, causing widespread frustration among sellers. Notably, these calculation mistakes are consistently detrimental to the employee and rarely seem to resolve in the seller's favor. Siloed "HQ-Centric" Culture: There is a heavy disconnect between corporate headquarters and regional teams. The culture feels highly insular, creating an "in-group" dynamic where those outside of headquarters have very limited visibility, influence, or opportunities for career progression.

3.0
Feb 17, 2026

Work@CheckPoint

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Pros

employees can transition between teams and roles within the organization, which enables career development without leaving the company.

Cons

Compensation is often perceived as lower than in competing tech companies in the same market. The organizational culture can sometimes feel impersonal, with employees viewed as easily replaceable. Slower pace and more bureaucracy compared to smaller or faster-moving companies.

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