DLB Associates Reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(69 total reviews)

65% positive business outlook

DLB Associates has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 69 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The DLB Associates employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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69 reviews
5.0
7 Jun 2026
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Pros

DLB Associates is a top engineering firm for data centers, around since 1980. You’ll work on big projects like Google’s data centers, and now with Accenture’s backing since 2025, it’s more stable with better global growth chances. Great if you like cutting-edge tech work.

Cons

DLB Associates is super niche - they mostly focus on data centers and mission critical projects, so if you want variety in industries it can feel limited. The work is high-pressure too since downtime costs clients millions, so deadlines are tight. And since Accenture just acquired them in 2025, there might be some changes in culture, processes, and management as the two companies merge.

1.0
17 May 2023

They put the 'cult' in company culture

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The benefit package they offer is above average.

Cons

There is absolutely zero work/life balance at this company. They put the 'cult' in 'culture' and they are BIG on culture training at DLB. Since the company moved to being fully remote, they stress over-communication above all else, which sounds great until you realize it means not being able to do something as simple as go to the bathroom without taking your work phone with you. Their policies are unnecessarily strict and you are expected to check your work phone practically all hours (from the start of your day to 9PM at night, and also on weekends). The impression the senior staff/management give off is almost like they are trying to overcompensate for everyone being remote by pushing this sort of 'family' dynamic they want everyone in the company to share. Lots of people love it, but for me personally, I'd rather spend time with my actual family and friends. I'd much rather feel like I can turn off the work-mode switch at the end of the day and spend time outside of work without worrying about the plethora of mundane or insignificant Microsoft Teams message notifications popping up on my work phone that I am required to check.

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DLB Associates Response
3y
Thank you for providing your feedback regarding your experience. In our unique, fully remote environment, we understand the significance of meaningful communication in supporting our employees and fostering collaboration. We greatly value feedback like yours, as it helps us in our dedication to continuously improve the work experience.
1.0
31 Jul 2023

It’s a cult

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pay. They fill a niche in the market.

Cons

Do you like writing multiple emails a day to a group email on what you are doing or had done during the day? Do you like to be micromanaged? Do you like being treated as if you are incapable of working on your own by colleagues who thrive on overseeing your every move. Helicopter management (not parenting). Other companies have figured out how to manage remote work. This group has mastered the need to micromanage their employees remotely.

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DLB Associates Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We understand that communication and management practices play a significant role in ensuring a positive work environment. We aim to strike a balance between effective communication, respecting our employees' autonomy and promoting accountability. We will take your comments seriously. We remain dedicated to creating an environment where employees can thrive and feel motivated to contribute their best work.
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