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      SmartBear

      Engaged employer

      SmartBear Reviews

      3.4

      55% would recommend to a friend

      (418 total reviews)

      Dan Faulkner

      81% approve of CEO

      47% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.4

      Culture and values

      3.4

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.2

      Career opportunities

      3.1

      Senior management

      2.8

      Compensation and benefits

      SmartBear has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 418 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SmartBear 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

      418 reviews
      4.0
      25 Jun 2026

      Great work-life balance but career growth requires self-advocacy

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Excellent work-life balance, no unrealistic deadlines or after-hours pressure. The team environment is genuinely healthy, people collaborate well and there’s no toxic politics. Management actually listens and cares about employees as people, not just output. If you bring ideas to the table, they’re heard and taken seriously.

      Cons

      Career progression is possible, but you have to advocate for yourself. It’s rarely offered proactively. If you push for a promotion or raise, the willingness is there. But if you stay quiet, your role and salary will simply stay where they are. After any initial growth, things tend to stall fast, raises shrink year over year and there’s no clear path to the next level. Over time, your compensation will fall behind market rates without you even realizing it.

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      Glassdoor has 433 SmartBear reviews submitted anonymously by SmartBear employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if SmartBear is right for you.