Headed into Round 2 of interviews at Splunk for a non-engineering role. There are some pretty awful Glassdoor reviews that seem relatively consistent in terms of their criticisms. If it’s that bad then it’s definitely not a place I’d like to work. Any experience from Splunkers in non-engineering, non-sales roles?
Cons There is no path for internal development. The company has an obsession for hiring "experienced" managers from large companies instead of developing talent from within . They hire non tech managers and then ask them lead engineers . Pros Great pay and stock has room for growth If you ignore the politics and put your head down its a great product and you can create impact Just not a long term company, if you are looking for a short fling , splunk is for you
I applied with a referral to splunk and never got an email back lol
There goes that then. Thanks for the honest feedback ... I will steer clear.
No path of growth - is that mostly for IC to managers or at all levels. Also is the engineering work good?
It’s across all levels
Lack of career progression, highly political backstabbing culture in most orgs, executive management that turns blind eye and deaf ears to issues Within the organization. Almost impossible to transfer internally. And finally, Splunk is known as a white boys club......especially when it comes to Sales org.