Does Optimizely pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Optimizely employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Optimizely. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Optimizely?

71% of Optimizely employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Optimizely 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Optimizely?

Software Engineer (39) , Senior Software Engineer (25) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (23) , Customer Success Manager (16) , Account Executive (13) , Software Engineer II (12) , Technical Support Engineer (12) , Customer Success Manager (CSM) (11) , Software Developer (8) , Manager (7) , Marketing (6) , Sales (6) , Account Manager (5) , Enterprise Account Executive (5) , Product Manager (5)

What are the pros of working at Optimizely according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and teams to work with!" ((in 71 reviews)); "They reel you with sparkling benefits and good company performance" ((in 38 reviews)); "friendly colleagues" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great leadership, clear vision from all levels" ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Optimizely according to real employee reviews?

"There were global layoffs, followed by a mass exodus." ((in 8 reviews)); "no career progression if youre not in the core part of the company" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Optimizely redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Optimizely redundancy and their outlook for job security at Optimizely in 2026.

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Optimizely Reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(574 total reviews)

Alex Atzberger

80% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity and inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture and values

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Optimizely has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 574 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Optimizely employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

574 reviews

5.0

6 Oct 2025

Great place to work

Customer success manager (csm)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great team, Great products and Strong leadership

Cons

None that I can think of

Optimizely Response

6mo

Thank you so much for your positive review. We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying the team, our products, and the leadership at Optimizely. It’s great to know the culture is resonating with you. We’ll continue working hard to maintain and strengthen the environment that supports our people and customers. Thank you for being a valued part of the team!

5.0

11 Mar 2025

Great company with great people

Sales development representative (sdr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Good pay - Good people - Good culture

Cons

- Still in the start up mentality

Optimizely Response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad to hear that you enjoy the pay, culture, and the amazing people at Optimizely. We understand that maintaining a startup mentality can come with challenges, and we’re always working to balance agility with structure as we grow. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

5.0

4 June 2024

Amazing leading tech company

Customer success manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

At Optimizely, everyone is on the same page, creating a cohesive and positive culture. The fast-paced environment offers numerous opportunities for learning.

Cons

The downside is the lack of a clear career growth plan, limiting opportunities for advancement.

Optimizely Response

Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you’re enjoying the positive culture and learning opportunities. We’ll work on improving career growth plans to provide clearer advancement paths. Thanks for your feedback!

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