Great people, decent product, chaotic leadership - Anonymous employee Semrush Employee Review

4.0
31 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Semrush has a cozy and friendly atmosphere rooted in its culture, and is all about people. I would genuinely love to work with most of my colleagues again in the future. Semrush had kept its horizontal structure, and distinct transparent and innovative culture long after growing out of a startup. Proud to be part of the team that has built so many cool products.

Cons

The fast-paced environment from the "Pros" above went hand in hand with chaotic processes. As a solution, layers of middle/senior management were added. This isolated communication in vertical management silos, and blocked career opportunities for long-term employees. I know too many people who quit because of that. I would recommend Semrush as a great place to work, if not for the uncertainty of an upcoming acquisition.

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Semrush Response
4mo
Dear Colleague, We appreciate the warm review of our company. We will use some of the points as a token of future improvements. Yours, the Semrush Team

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Cons

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Dear Colleague, It's wonderful to hear that your experience at Semrush has been such a positive one.Look forward to your continued success! Yours, the Semrush Team
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Great people. You would make lots of good friends. The best part is to make lots of great connections inside and outside of work

Cons

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5d
Dear Sender, Thank you for highlighting what is truly the company's greatest asset—its people. We completely agree that our employees are our most valuable strength. As for the company's long-term direction, it remains firmly in place, and without it, we would not be where we are today. We’re sorry to hear that your expectations were different. That said, we're grateful for the impact you made during your time with us and for your contributions to the company. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Yours, the Semrush Team
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