Does DDN pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DDN employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DDN. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at DDN?

48% of DDN employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated DDN 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at DDN?

Software Engineer (19) , Senior Software Engineer (14) , Account Executive (9) , Technical Support Engineer (9) , Sales (8) , Marketing (6) , Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) (6) , Professional Services Engineer (5) , Systems Engineer (5) , Manager (3) , Software Development Engineer (3) , Accounting Manager (2) , Accounts Payable Accountant (2) , Anonymous (2) , Associate Software Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at DDN according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and energy." ((in 36 reviews)); "Good Work Life balance" ((in 17 reviews)); "Benefits are good, and hard work is generally rewarded here." ((in 12 reviews)); "1. Good work environment 2. Lot of learning" ((in 10 reviews)); "Employees are friendly." ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at DDN according to real employee reviews?

"Management is horrible through two owners so no loyality because of them" ((in 13 reviews)); "Upper Management does not what is hapenning internationally" ((in 8 reviews)); "No job security" ((in 5 reviews)); "No project management, Program management are calendar admin." ((in 4 reviews)); "the direct manager have all rights to do anything from super micromanagement, promotion firing and HR are not on the picture what employees do internationally." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about DDN layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about DDN layoffs and their outlook for job security at DDN in 2026.

What DDN locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Chatsworth , Los Angeles , Colorado Springs

DDN reviews

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3.2

48% would recommend to a friend

(193 total reviews)

Alex Bouzari

73% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Culture & values

DDN has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 193 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DDN employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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193 reviews

5.0

Jul 15, 2025

Great support

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The HR team is always available to support us. The people here are great at helping all of us succeed.

Cons

Nothing I can think of right now.

DDN Response

10mo

Thank you for your generous feedback—it’s incredibly rewarding to hear that our HR team and company culture are making a positive impact. Our people truly are the heart of our success and we are always looking for ways to improve. If you have any thoughts on areas we can strengthen, we welcome your input. Your voice helps us grow stronger together.

5.0

May 9, 2025

Great Place to Grow and Thrive

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Transparent Leadership: The leadership team is open and communicative, making employees feel valued and heard. Employee Benefits: The benefits package is comprehensive and competitive. Professional Growth: There are numerous opportunities for career advancement and skill development. Positive Work Environment: The workplace is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Challenging Work: The projects are challenging and engaging. Providing a great sense of accomplishment.

Cons

High Expectations: The company sets high standards, which can be demanding, but it also pushes you to excel.

DDN Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We appreciate your positive comments and are glad to hear about your experiences with our leadership, benefits, professional growth opportunities, work environment, and challenging projects. We acknowledge that our high standards can be demanding. However, we believe that these high expectations have accelerated or phenomenal growth and helped our market leadership in AI.

5.0

Feb 14, 2025

Review after working for a couple of months in DDN

Manufacturing systems test technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I feel like I was working at DDN for 5 years already. Co-workers feels like family and not treated as an employee. Management is nice, no discrimination upon superiority. Everyone is smiling at you like you are welcomed as a whole team especially in production floor. Management is very considerate with every requests that the employee will make.

Cons

Ready your consideration with the noise of wonderful machines that DDN has to offer to customers.

DDN Response

1y

Thank you for the feedback. Our Chatsworth office has an average tenure of 8.9 years of service which is a testament to the positive work culture we have built with the team. We continuously focus on improving our processes and accelerating our commitment to quality products that exceeds our customers expectations. Welcome to a great Operations team and starting your career with DDN.

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