Working at Avaya in Santa Clara, CA: 7 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Santa Clara, CA Area

"Great place to work if you are looking for work life balance."

"I worked as a Systems Engineer intern to the sales and competitive team during the summer. I learned a lot and appreciated the professional experience I gained."

"Executive team, egotistical and has no clue how the customers think or how they are perceived by partners."

"I have worked with Avaya for 4+ years now. But the company lacks in market value compensation and definitely needs more skilled recruiters.They need to retain skilled employees."

"It has been a hard journey in the last 18 months."

What do you like about working at Avaya?

"We are still trying to turnaround the company. Good products in the pipeline."

What don't you like about working at Avaya?

"Luck of employee development, constant downsizing, the performance management process forces people to compete against each other rather than collaborate in a team environment."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"We need a new CEO who can engage employees with excitement, and can communicate a clear strategy. Stop hiring executives from the street."

What do you like about working at Avaya?

"Flexible works hours and the ability to work from home on a semi-regular basis."

What don't you like about working at Avaya?

"Lack of stock options now that we are a private company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hurry up and go public so that stock options can return."

What do you like about working at Avaya?

"I can make a difference each day working with some key customers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Expect that the company will continue to eliminate more and more people over the next year."

What don't you like about working at Avaya?

"The company does not embrace change and prefers to avoid it."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hold management accountable for their decision-making, and then follow through."