Well-run place to work for software developers, but not necessarily inspiring - Software Engineer Quest Software Employee Review

4.0
Sep 1, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good portfolio of core software products (mostly through acquisition). Aliso Viejo headquarters is a great location away from the comparative urban mess of places like Irvine, where many OC high-tech companies reside.

Cons

Insufficient due diligence performed on some acquired products. It is better to write from scratch than acquire software with internal design problems that are almost impossible to fix.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership team. Driving change. Empowerment.

Cons

There is a lot to work on to accomplish the goals set out by leadership.

4.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The new ELT has been making a lot of changes to shift Quest to newer products, focus, and GTM strategies. This has been much needed, and the future looks much brighter. Regardless of the changes, the culture of respect and inclusivity and people-support has remained. I would refer Quest as an employer, especially the Legal department, to anyone I know.

Cons

As with any period of changes and redirected focus, there has been some turmoil in reductions, tool/platform changes, etc. This would be a tough environment for anyone who has trouble adapting.

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