Horrible Work environment in IT. Avoid if you can. - IT Professional Silicon Valley Bank Employee Review

1.0
7 Oct 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company is doing well and pays fairly well.

Cons

The worst management I have ever encountered in a technology job. IT is overweight with managers who cannot do the work of the team they are managing, do not understand technology, and undervalue their team members. If you are looking for employment, you should avoid this organization and this company. Your skills and experience will not be valued, and any career development will need to be done on your own.

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5.0
13 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People are nice and it's a great culture company to work.

Cons

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1.0
31 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pre-2023, excellent culture and team environment, strong compensation and bonuses, and generous budgets that supported employees well.

Cons

Since the 2023 bankruptcy, the company has struggled to regain its identity. There has been significant turnover in senior leadership, and much of the experienced management team has departed. This has led to inconsistent direction, frequent misalignment between leadership messaging and execution, and a noticeable decline in employee confidence. Compensation, bonuses, and career progression opportunities have become less competitive, and overall employee support has diminished. The organization now feels more like a rebranded extension of First Citizens rather than the distinct institution it once was. There is also an over-layering of management, with too many overlapping roles and unclear accountability, which slows decision-making and creates unnecessary complexity. Finally, the company has lost much of its competitive edge post-2023, with ongoing client attrition and reputational challenges that employees are left to address without clear strategic direction.

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