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"I originally started working at Eastern Research. They were acquired by Sycamore Networks in 2006. I left shortly thereafter. As Eastern Research it was a great place. As part of Sycamore Networks it was miserable."
"I've worked for Sycamore for over 10 years on and off.In the last 2 years the company changed direction and ultimately sold off the division I worked in. Since then there has been little to no investment in projects I've worked on."
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"Role involves IT management, product security and data analysis"
What do you like about working at Sycamore Networks?
"Good professional challenge in new technology areas e.g. mobile networking, big data analytics, IT/product security trends."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"I would caution new applicants to have a good handle on setting acceptable work boundaries. In my experience, more capable team members are called upon frequently to make up the differences when others don't deliver."
What don't you like about working at Sycamore Networks?
"Tight budgets and unrealistic expectations along with a poor physical work environment. There is an unwillingness of management to assess the needs/costs of managing complexity in modern communication networks (e.g. mobile networks). Little interest in sharpening any saws."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Be more receptive to recommendations to manage complexity, consider data representation standards to improve analysis effectiveness. Don't rely so heavily on brute force to meet release deadlines."
"Great environment to work for."
What do you like about working at Sycamore Networks?
"Flexible hours, ability to learn new skills."
What don't you like about working at Sycamore Networks?
"Small company with only a few customers."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Upper level management was aggressive enough."
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Is Sycamore Networks a good company to work for?
Sycamore Networks has an overall rating of 2.9 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 5 Sycamore Networks Review Ratings left anonymously by Sycamore Networks employees, which is 26% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 80% of employees would recommend working at Sycamore Networks.
Does Sycamore Networks pay their employees well?
Sycamore Networks employees earn $91,000 annually on average, or $44 per hour, which is 38% higher than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 2 Sycamore Networks employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Sycamore Networks Salaries by Job Title.
How satisfied are employees working at Sycamore Networks?
80% of employees would recommend working at Sycamore Networks with the overall rating of 2.9 out of 5. Employees also rated Sycamore Networks 2.4 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.1 for Rewards You Receive, 2.4 for Growth Opportunities and 2.6 for support you get.
What is the highest paying job at Sycamore Networks?
According to our data, the highest paying job at Sycamore Networks is a Vice President of Engineering at $160,000 annually. Browse Sycamore Networks Salaries by Job Profile.
What is the lowest paying job at Sycamore Networks?
According to our data, the lowest paying job at Sycamore Networks is a Business Analyst at $30,000 annually. Browse Sycamore Networks Salaries by Job Profile.
What are the pros and cons of working at Sycamore Networks?
According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Sycamore Networks to be People You Work With, Person You Work For, Rewards You Receive and Work Setting, and cons to be Company Culture and Growth Opportunities.
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