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      DDN

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      DDN Software Developer reviews

      2.5

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      (12 total reviews)
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      Alex Bouzari

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      2.0

      Compensation and benefits

      1.0

      Culture & values

      1.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      1.0

      Work/Life balance

      1.0

      Senior management

      1.0

      Career opportunities

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      12 reviews
      1.0
      Mar 26, 2026

      Terrible place

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Just a few colleagues. If you don't like your manager, you just wait a few months and you'll have a new one (probably worse than the previous).

      Cons

      Chaotic environment. Toxic culture. They'll add you to an on-call rotation. If you don't agree, say good bye to any raises and expect to be fired. 60 hours week are normal. You'll work weekends. One of the values of the company is 24x7 (so don't believe HR here when they say they don't expect you overwork because it is actually one of their values). If you don't, expect no raises, no options and you'll be fired quickly. Pay is below average. They implemented a stock option plan that is so absolutely ridiculous that everybody minimally competent should quickly leave. Benefits are below average. Culture is toxic and it starts at the very top. Whenever they replace leadership (often) they just look for small dumb dictators that believe engineers are just resources. They don't ever have a clear idea of what to do with the product and shoot in all directions, because they are clueless. They are all fired after a few months and replaced with a new bunch of mediocre dumb dictators. No career progression. Pure chaos. Pure marketing.

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      DDN Response
      2mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are a Technology company and value the innovation, creativity and technical expertise of our engineering community. Creating a supportive and respectful technology oriented environment is a key priority for us. If you did not feel that during your time with DDN then we need to improve our efforts in highlighting the importance of our engineering teams that drive our technology as a leader in AI Data Intelligence. We recognize that periods of change can be challenging and we are actively working to strengthen our consistency in leadership, communication and employee experiences across the organization. We truly value the contributions of our team members and are committed to building a workplace where people feel supported, fairly compensated and able to grow in their careers.
      3.0
      Jan 10, 2026

      NA

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work Life Balance , Opportunity to learn & Supporting Manager.

      Cons

      Better salary hikes during appraisals.

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      DDN Response
      4mo
      Thank you for sharing this feedback and really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with work-life balance, learning opportunities, and supportive leadership. Creating an environment where people can grow and feel supported is something we actively work to promote. At the same time, we understand your concern around salary increases when we conduct our performance reviews. Compensation is an important part of employee satisfaction, and we continuously review our appraisal process and salary structures to ensure they remain fair, competitive and reward our star performers. Thank you again for your feedback as it helps us improve and build a better workplace for everyone.
      1.0
      Dec 6, 2025

      Work-Live Balance ? Nonexistent

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Technically stimulated, but at an immense human cost.

      Cons

      Be prepared to work most weekends without compensation, plus very late nights, as the standard expectation. Management publicly states they value personal time, but this is a complete manipulation—the reality is the exact opposite. The official messaging from DDN is a lie. Please take out from Glassdoor that lie ! The burnout is real and I'm not alone in feeling this way. Many colleagues share this frustration.

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      DDN Response
      5mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your time at DDN is not positive. That is never the outcome we want for anyone on our team. DDN operates in a very technically demanding environment, and while periods of intense effort can occur, working excessive hours or weekends as a standard expectation is not our intent, policy or practice. We take concerns around workload, burnout, and work-life balance very seriously, Our focus is on prioritizing and providing resources that will continue to drive our AI Market leadership and accelerate best in class customer solutions. We appreciate the honesty in this review and thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We encourage employees to raise concerns through internal channels so they can be addressed directly, constructively and timely.
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