Perceptive Software Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Perceptive software aggressively buys acquisition companies in order to raise profitability. However, more people does not equal more net profit. They typically acquire the cream of the crop talent in those companies, plus technologies and existing customers, and then a year or so later there are lay offs when they have a bad financial quarter. My impression after working there is that they're unstable. And although positions are eliminated regularly, they have no qualms with hiring college interns and co-ops. I only worry how long-term their positions will ultimately be."

"I worked for Access Via/Perceptive Software for a total of 17 years and developed the base for most of the product offerings. It was a fast paced startup atmosphere for most of those years until it was acquired by Lexmark in 2013."

"I worked at company that was purchased by the parent company of Perceptive Software and we were added to the Perceptive development group. Everything was fine until they pulled a pillage and run move this week. Laid off all of QA and all but 2 devs who expect to be gone in January. My review below is for my former company and coworkers in what "was" the Seattle office. The CEO rating is for the CEO of Perceptive Software."

"Good work, but need to organize everything, only saw my boss 8 or 9 times."

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

"Make sure you Polymorphism. And make sure you really want to work here. Good place."

"Good company."

What do you like about working at Perceptive Software?

"The team and flexibility."

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

"Be yourself and motivated."

What don't you like about working at Perceptive Software?

"The culture is a little to cult-y."

"Maturing company, still figuring things out as they go. Good company, but don't be fooled by their dodgeball court, slide and fun events. They still have a way to go."

What do you like about working at Perceptive Software?

"Fun atmosphere, young and fresh workforce. All the tools and resources anyone could ask for are provided and plentiful to support the sales cycle. Travel and entertainment were also plentiful and rarely restricted."

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

"Make sure you interview with the person who will be managing you, get clear expectations on territory alignment, comp plan, performance expectations for 3, 6, 9, 12 months out. And get it all in writing."

What don't you like about working at Perceptive Software?

"Company has grown rapidly over the last 4-5 years. As a result it's very "clicky" between the old dogs and new guys. They have also had issues with over-hiring in several areas which resulted in layoffs. From a sales perspective: the comp structure is/was ever changing mid-year as well as the management structure. Sales territories were also misaligned, which caused challenges with being successful, depending on the territory given. Perceptive has 2 groups: new business and account managers. Particularly with the account manager role, the accounts are not assigned geographically and at times are cherry picked by certain, veteran reps. Again with the over hiring, this was challenging for several reps. VP also has to approve discounts over 5%. Last points: butts in seats, 8-5, even for sales guys if you're in town and not traveling."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Take a strong look at your middle managers and determine if this is the right team to have in place as mentors to your younger sales staff. Executive VP should take more of a hands off approach, versus being involved with each and every issue, item or deal. The VP is, however, very sharp and been successful. It would be wise for each Perceptive sales rep to spend one-on-one with this guy to further develop. As of 2009, the rest of the managers aren't much in the way of mentoring and accelerating career growth."

"Once the recovery starts, this company will likely resume its former stellar growth."

What do you like about working at Perceptive Software?

"Competent people, a driven sales management team, a management team that treats employees well, and a great product line."

What don't you like about working at Perceptive Software?

"That they eliminated my position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire me back. ;-)"