Barracuda earns five Comparably Awards for career growth and standout teams in 2026

Employee feedback recognizes Barracuda’s focus on growth, collaboration and award-winning HR, engineering, sales, and marketing teams

Key takeaways

• Barracuda has been recognized by Comparably for career growth and standout HR, engineering, sales, and marketing teams.
• Awards are based on anonymous feedback from current Barracuda employees.
• The awards reflect employees’ day-to-day experiences with development, mobility, and long-term career paths.
• Cross-functional teamwork helps employees make an impact across the business and for customers.

At Barracuda, growth shows up in everyday moments: taking on a new challenge, learning from a teammate, building new skills, or finding a new path forward in your career.

That’s why we’re proud to share that Barracuda has earned five 2026 Comparably Awards, including recognition for Best Career Growth and four top-performing departments: HR, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing.

Because these awards are based on anonymous feedback from current employees, they reflect the people who know Barracuda best: our teams.

What Comparably Awards did Barracuda win?

Barracuda was recognized in five categories for large companies with more than 500 employees:

• Best Career Growth 2026
• Best HR Department 2026
• Best Sales Department 2026
• Best Marketing Department 2026
• Best Engineering Department 2026

Together, these awards point to something we care deeply about: creating an environment where people can grow, contribute and do work that matters.

Why did Barracuda win for best career growth?

Barracuda’s recognition for Best Career Growth reflects a focus on helping employees build meaningful, long-term careers—not just move from one role to the next.

Key drivers include:

• Opportunities to learn new skills and expand expertise
• Clear pathways for advancement and internal mobility
• Support for leadership development and cross-functional growth

When employees have room to learn and stretch, they bring new ideas forward, and that momentum benefits our teams, partners and customers.

What makes Barracuda’s teams stand out across HR, engineering, sales and marketing?

Recognition across four core departments shows the strength of Barracuda’s cross-functional culture. Different teams bring different expertise, but they share a common focus: supporting employees, solving customer challenges and helping the business move forward.

Barracuda employees have shared their thoughts on Comparably about what it’s like to work here. Here’s a quick sample of their feedback that reflects the culture our teams help build every day:

HR: Enabling a people-first culture

• “Great culture and collaborative work environment. Leadership sets clear vision and cares about their employees.”
• “One year down the lane, and I am just incredibly grateful for the kind of quality-of-life Barracuda provides with the incredible work life balance and career growth - all at once! The most wonderful workplace one can have for leading a purposeful life!”

Engineering: Innovating with purpose

• “It has been rewarding. I've had the opportunity to work with talented people, built a strong team, and contributed to initiatives that are starting to have an impact on the organisation.”
• “My overall experience has been enriching, with a culture of collaboration, growth, and continuous learning shaping every project.”

Sales: Building trusted customer relationships

• “My experience at the company has been very positive. I’ve taken on new challenges, grown in my role, and worked with a supportive and motivated team. The dynamic environment, strong partnerships, and transparent communication make it a great place to grow and contribute to major success.”
• “I love it here, Barracuda has given me opportunities to see and do things that I would probably not have done on my own.”

Marketing: Turning complexity into clarity

• “My overall experience at Barracuda has been very positive, thanks to a collaborative, fast-paced culture, strong customer focus and supportive leadership that encourage ownership and impact.”
• “It's giving me a comprehensive view of the cybersecurity landscape, enabling me to contribute to the company’s growth by identifying market opportunities and supporting digital transformation for our clients.”

These awards mean a lot because they come directly from our employees. They reflect the teams, leaders and everyday experiences that shape what it’s like to work at Barracuda.

We’re proud of this recognition — and even more proud of the people behind it. We’ll continue investing in the career growth, collaboration and culture that help Barracuda employees do their best work.

FAQ: Barracuda Comparably Awards 2026

What awards did Barracuda win in June 2026?
Barracuda won five Comparably Awards: Best Career Growth, Best HR Department, Best Sales Department, Best Marketing Department, and Best Engineering Department.

What are Comparably Awards based on?
Comparably Awards are based on anonymous feedback from employees about workplace culture, leadership, growth opportunities, and team performance.

Why is career growth important at Barracuda?
Career growth helps employees build skills, explore new opportunities and contribute in ways that strengthen innovation and customer outcomes.

What makes Barracuda’s teams stand out?
Strong collaboration across HR, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing helps create a positive employee experience while supporting customers and partners.