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      Lots of potential for growth - Systems Engineer Forescout Technologies Employee Review

      4.0
      22 Jan 2019
      Systems engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      There are endless opportunities for growth here as a Systems Engineer - seriously. Seize the opportunity and you can make yourself a star but you have to want it. You'll work hard, but that's the case for any fast growing IT company in the Valley. The company has some growing pains, but who doesn't? Each year, ForeScout is getting more aggressive in product development and marketing. Some really innovative and exciting features are in the pipeline. Some of the SE leadership are the best in the business by supporting your goals for career advancement, and this is extremely important to me. If you work very hard, you can be a rock star here and truly change the dynamics of your customers and account team. Generous equity and RSU for new hires or top performers. Employee stock purchase plans. Competitive to well above-average pay for SEs amongst top tech companies. Work/life balance is exceptional. Extremely liberal work from home policy except for traveling to customer engagements. Very strong future so long as the pace of innovation and R&D investments keep up.

      Cons

      With just over 1,000 employees, you're not going to find the level of "insulation" or overlays for overlays you might be used to in a larger tech company like VMWare, Cisco, or HP. But I'm not complaining - that means more room for personal and career growth, less of a matrixed or siloed working environment. Product release cycles can be very challenging to meet deadlines, so the bottleneck is usually in R&D. Support teams have come a long way, but still have a long way to go. SEs are compensated largely on pool metrics - hasn't gone over well, so negotiate a starting salary you're comfortable with. Some high turnover as the company matures as a public company and continues to adapt to new challenges. ForeScout is not an easy or fast product to sell, so be prepared to ride the highs and lows of the sales cycle. The company as a whole is doing everything it can to shake the NAC branding, but it's been a slow process.

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      Forescout Technologies Response
      7y
      Wow, you get it. Hard work, meaningful contributions, and seizing opportunities are key to being a rock star at Forescout, and elsewhere. And you're right...our SEs are the best in the business! Some of our recent organizational announcements are intended to help us better align R&D and go-to-market strategy to streamline execution. We are also committed to continuing to invest in our stellar customer support organization to keep our NPS score at high levels. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We're fortunate to have you on Team Forecout and look forward to your rock-star career here! -MDC

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      Pros

      Great employees! Enjoyed working with this group.

      Cons

      Many products to keep up with.

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      Forescout Technologies Response
      4d
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your contributions during your time at Forescout. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed working with your colleagues and found the team to be a highlight of your experience. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the breadth of our product portfolio. As cybersecurity continues to evolve, supporting a diverse and innovative set of solutions requires ongoing learning and development. We continue to invest in training, enablement, and resources to help our teams build confidence and expertise across our offerings. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you continued success in your future endeavours. K.A.
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      Good place for growth, enjoyable work environment

      Cons

      Poor worklife balance due to remote work

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      Forescout Technologies Response
      4d
      We’re pleased to hear that you’ve found Forescout to be a place that offers growth opportunities and an enjoyable work environment. Supporting employee development and creating meaningful career opportunities are important priorities for us. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding work-life balance. While remote work offers flexibility, we recognise that it can sometimes blur the boundaries between work and personal time. We continue to encourage healthy working practices and support managers and teams in creating sustainable ways of working. Thank you again for your feedback and for your contributions to Forescout. K.A.
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