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EXFO

3.5
based on 65 Reviews

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Company Summary

We're the communications industry's test, monitoring and analytics experts.

Overall Rating

3.5/5
based on 65 reviews
highly rated categories
10% below
industry average
highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Job Security, Promotions/Appraisal, Skill Development

Work Policy
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
100% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
77% employees reported
No travel
No travel
55% employees reported
Day shift
Day shift
78% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
Health insurance
4 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
3 employees reported
International/On-site exposure
International/On-site exposure
1 employee reported
Professional degree assistance
Professional degree assistance
1 employee reported
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About EXFO

Founded in1985 (40 yrs old)
India Employee Count201-500
Global Employee Count1k-5k
India HeadquartersPune, Maharashtra, India
Office Locations
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Websiteexfo.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
EXFO develops smarter network test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the world’s leading telecommunications service providers, network equipment manufacturers and web scale companies—and we love what we do! With over 2,000 employees in more than 25 countries, EXFO is no. 1 worldwide in fiber optic test solutions, has the largest active assurance deployment and delivers unmatched insights into subscriber experience. Our unique blend of intelligent hardware, software and professional services enables our customers’ network transformations related to fiber, 5G and 4G/LTE, virtualization and big data analytics. Established in 1985, we are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyperscalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on our 35 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks. We’re always looking for top talent to help us lead the way in a thriving industry with boundless opportunities.

The company has one of the largest R&D centers in Pune, India with over 220 employees and growing. Pune Center works on developing and delivering state-of-art software enterprise solutions that allow telecom companies to monitor the traffic, diagnose and forecast equipment problems.
Mission: We ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations to bring together people, communities and businesses.
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EXFO Ratings

based on 65 reviews

Overall Rating

3.5/5
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Category Ratings

3.7

Work-Life Balance

3.3

Company Culture

3.1

Salary & Benefits

3.1

Work Satisfaction

2.9

Skill Development

2.8

Promotions/Appraisal

2.6

Job Security

EXFO is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 65 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Primary Work Policy
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Hybrid
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Rating by Women Employees
3.4
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rated by 12 women
4.2
Good
rated by 119 women
4.5
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Rating by Men Employees
3.5
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rated by 51 men
3.9
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4.1
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rated by 12 men
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EXFO Salaries

3.1
rated by 65 employees for salaries

Software Developer

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₹5 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr

Technical Lead

(35 salaries)
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₹16 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr

Senior Software Developer

(30 salaries)
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₹8.2 L/yr - ₹17 L/yr

Senior Quality Analyst

(20 salaries)
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₹6.6 L/yr - ₹13.5 L/yr

Quality Analyst

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₹4.5 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr

Principal Software Developer

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₹13 L/yr - ₹27.2 L/yr

Principal Software Engineer

(17 salaries)
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₹15 L/yr - ₹47 L/yr

Principal Quality Analyst

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₹11.8 L/yr - ₹26.9 L/yr

Senior Software Engineer

(12 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹20.4 L/yr

Associate Engineer

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₹4 L/yr - ₹7.7 L/yr

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EXFO FAQs

When was EXFO founded?
EXFO was founded in 1985. The company has been operating for 40 years primarily in the Telecom sector.
Where is the EXFO headquarters located?
EXFO is headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra.
How many employees does EXFO have in India?
EXFO currently has approximately 200+ employees in India.
Does EXFO have good work-life balance?
EXFO has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 60+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 62% employees rated EXFO 4 or above, while 38% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read EXFO work-life balance reviews for more details
Is EXFO good for career growth?
Career growth at EXFO is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.8. 38% employees rated EXFO 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading EXFO promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in EXFO?
Working at EXFO does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for job security, promotions / appraisal and skill development, based on 60+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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