Good Work Environment and Skilled Team, but Management and Stability Are Concerns - Software Developer Perforce Software Employee Review

3.0
11 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Positive and supportive work environment Surrounded by skilled and knowledgeable colleagues Compensation is slightly above market standards if you negotiate proactively Good employee benefits such as an in-house gym and a one-week New Year shutdown

Cons

Occasional silent layoffs create job security concerns Tight budgets often impact planning and execution High level of internal politics Management lacks clarity and often makes random or reactive decisions

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Perforce Software Response
2mo
It's good to hear you are finding Perforce has created a great work environment with a people first perspective. Our employees are what make Perforce great. We do work hard to keep a flat organizational structure and hopefully you will see continued improvement in access to leaders, understanding of our planning, and availability to technology needed for your role. We do keep a close eye on our expenses but that is intentional and done to eliminate any dramatic changes to our business. I was able to recently spend some time in our Pune office where we shared our product and portfolio direction that was met with great excitement from the team. We look forward to a bright future as our products will address a huge need in generating scalable applications at speed. ~Jim Cassens, CEO

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5.0
15 May 2026
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Pros

Great company culture and collaboration Strong, supportive leadership Excellent work/life balance Team-oriented environment

Cons

Cons: Like any organization, processes can sometimes evolve and require adjustment, but leadership is open to feedback and continuous improvement.

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Perforce Software Response
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Thanks for the message and I'm glad to hear you are enjoying the culture here at Perforce. With the latest acquisition, we crossed another plateau in growth and our processes need to evolve to support a larger organization. We are also updating a number of processes with AI. Thanks for leaving the message. ~Jim Cassens, CEO
2.0
6 Aug 2025
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Pros

I used to call this the best job I ever had, because I was well paid (for my title) and I felt like I was trusted to try new things for the first year or two. Unlimited time off is nice, but necessary for managing the constant stress. I wish I'd used a lot more of it. Free snacks are great and company outings can be nice. They keep acquiring companies, so working for such a big company can be a nice resume booster.

Cons

Roles are poorly defined and the organization "runs lean," which means responsibilities keep growing until you're really underpaid for the work you do. Same for your coworkers. Instead of clear responsibilities, everyone kind of does everything until everything’s done. The amount of work ranges from 'a full plate' to just crushing. Bullies and bad actors thrive because they're encouraged to squeeze the people below them for more and more work. Some managers would be happiest with a small army of AI robots to do their bidding instead of people with goals and ideas. The disrespect ranges from the professional to the personal, but it's all ignored at the leadership level. Promotions are rare and raises do not keep pace with inflation. Department leadership is constantly reacting to the fancies of their bosses, rather than standing up for their teams, so people at the middle and bottom always have to scramble to keep up with unreasonable expectations.

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Perforce Software Response
10mo
I'm glad you were able to enjoy the culture at our Minneapolis location. It is truly a fun environment with team and company outings, happy hour on Thursday's, social activities, a fun area with ping pong, video games, a golf simulator and much, much more. And you can't forget about the free snacks and community lunch provided to the entire location on Wednesdays. We work hard to make sure we offer competitive pay and benefits. We have promoted over 150 employees this year as the business continues to grow both through exciting acquisitions and organically. We have engaged in additional training for leaders at all levels to ensure we are engaging employees at every role and addressing any concerns that they have. I would love to have an opportunity to speak with you on a personal level to help understand where you feel we could improve. Thanks for leaving the post, ~Jim Cassens, CEO
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