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      Bonuses and 401k matching vest slowly; Insurance poor; ... - Sr Software Engineer DDN Employee Review

      2.0
      20 Feb 2024
      Sr software engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      I get a paycheck from them.

      Cons

      401k matching is 3 % and matches zero until 1 year and then 50% until 2nd year anniversary Bonus pool (that they tout) takes 6 or so years to vest. Nothing until third year. Insurance is relatively poor and quite the hassle to work with from prescription coverage deniers to lots they don't cover. Unlimited vacation just doesn't work as they are always under crush and won't allow more than a day or so off a week. (Hint - get forward vacation well in advance pre-approved).

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      DDN Response
      2y
      I am sorry that your experience with DDN was not positive. Our Annual bonus plan is annual and does not require a vesting period so not sure why you thought it would take 6 years to vest? Are you thinking of another company? The 401k Employer match is up to $3,000 and not 3% as you described. And the Prescription coverage is one of the best plans in the market but there will always be a prescription that may not be covered. However we are constantly updating any coverage gaps based on employee feedback. We do enjoy an unlimited vacation plan for salaried employees and allow time off for individuals to be with family and friends.

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      5.0
      21 Oct 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great outlook and growing industry

      Cons

      None that I could think of

      1.0
      26 Mar 2026
      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
      1mo
      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.
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