Good company for Software Engineers - Software Engineer Rapid7 Employee Review

4.0
8 Jul 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Focus in code quality and good engineering practices. - Modern tech stack, products and equipment. - Good place to learn technical skills in all levels. DevOps, Software Engineering, Testing, Technical Support, etc. - Friendly, helpful and approachable staff in all levels. Doesn't matter if they are Sr, leads or principals in your team or other teams, they are always willing to help. - Good company for your first career in IT or if you are stuck in a company with no technical progress. Career path for Engineers are well defined and promotions take place every 1 year or 2. - Benefits in term of food, events, free drinks, snacks, good coffee. - Stocks (200 shares / 4 years) But at the moment is more Cons than pro because the price of the stock is on the ground - Bonus around 10%

Cons

- Expect to work long or very long hours. Normal hours are 9am-6pm but some people work more than that, particularly in Sr levels. - OnCall 24/7 unpaid. It is OnRota but depending on the size of the team could be painful. You need to be pending of page of Duty alerts and Slack channels practically all the time and during the weekends as well. Interns are excluded from the OnCall rota. - Majority of the new staff are Interns or graduates coming back after internship. High standards for hire new permanent stuff specially Sr Engineers overload the teams with work. People are practically busy all the time which at the end of the week lead in feelings of burn out. - WFH is flexible but 3 days mandatory at the office.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

I entered HR a few years ago with genuine excitement, hoping to support people and make a positive impact. What I encountered instead was one of the most toxic and disheartening work environments I’ve ever experienced. The leadership team, particularly within TAM Leadership, operates with a chilling lack of empathy. These are highly manipulative individuals who prioritize their own image and advancement above everything else — including the well-being of their employees. They preach about protecting people while actively throwing them under the bus the moment it becomes convenient. Speaking up about unfair treatment or abuse is career suicide. The message is crystal clear: stay silent, or become the problem. The lack of psychological safety is staggering for a company that positions itself as a leader in cybersecurity. How can an organization claim to protect others when it fails so miserably at protecting its own people? I’ve built real, caring relationships with many employees here who are genuinely good people doing their best under immense pressure. Watching them suffer daily while leadership remains indifferent has been heartbreaking. If you value your mental health, your dignity, and a workplace that doesn’t slowly break your spirit — do not apply here. The declining stock performance and lack of employee engagement shouldn’t surprise anyone. When people are treated as disposable, performance inevitably suffers. This company may talk security, but there is zero security for your peace of mind or well-being once you walk through the door.

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