I'm just amazed at the number of people with 10 to 20 years of OPNET/Riverbed who are being let go. Many of the old-time OPNET folks are disproportionately affected. Riverbed bought OPNET and couldn't figure out how to sell the products, which are... — read more
Layoffs combined with best engineering leads leaving
Over 400 layoffs across all organizations, CTO and his engineering leads in steelhead and steel fusion all leaving the company. Good luck if you are a riverbed customer.
Heard UK and Netherlands are affected; sale of Riverbed will likely be finalized on 24th April
UK and Netherlands are affected. People have been laid off. The last signatory for the deal with Thomas Bravo signed off on 22nd April. sale will likely close on 24th April.
Riverbed Redundancy 2015
How bad is it? I hear many rumors, it's hard to separate facts from fiction. What's happening.
Riverbed lay offs
Yes, Riverbed definitely seems to have lost it's way and is now definitely targeting the loyal long timers in the company for redundancy.
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Engineering layoffs seem to be in 5 to 6 percent range
I know it was reported up to 15% but it seems that we cut only 5%
Severance Package
What is our severance package?
Job Cuts 2015: 25-30% total staff, ~12% engineering - Execs silent on Layoffs
Several numbers are floating around right now. I've heard between 25-30% total staff, but only ~12% engineering. No confirmed announcement of total numbers, just one that confirms the layoffs are happening.
Bethesda Layoffs (Riverbed Technology) 2015
Yes, lots of layoffs in the (previous OPNET) office. Big focus seems to be on long-timers: Staff that have been there for 11, 13, 16, 18 years
Massive lay off in April, 2015
Massive lay off to reduce workforce by at least 30 percent in preparation for going private.
Riverbed layoff 2015
have you heard about reorg that's planned for early next year
Cuts in 2014 (second half)
Anybody has more insight? I left Riverbed a few months ago but many dear friends are still there.
Confirming Sales Forces Downsizing
I'd say numbers are closer to 20% but it was a massive hit to APJ region sales folks
Riverbed Technology laid off 147 people August 2011.
Riverbed Technology laid off 147 people August 2011.