Not the best environment anymore. - Senior Manager Software Engineering Quest Software Employee Review

1.0
Apr 3, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I met some great people... most of whom got laid off or managed out.

Cons

They're "growing" by acquiring companies, claiming their tech debt as Quests, and laying off groups of people. Probably looks great on paper at this point. Vapid corporate speak is tiresome and can't really be trusted. EXAMPLE: On the morning I got laid off, we got an email from the CEO talking about how they were going to pay bonuses, even though the company had to make sacrifices for that to happen, and hooray, Quest! About 2 hours after I read that email, I was in a meeting with my boss getting laid off along with a lot of other people throughout the company. They aren't forthcoming with the numbers of people, but there have been a lot of layoffs ( I mean workforce reductions) in a couple years. ELT cheerleaders keep pretending it's all good and there's a plan. Looks like they're even replying here now to do some damage control.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
Business Outlook

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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