Ableton reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(83 total reviews)
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Gerhard Behles

57% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Ableton has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 83 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ableton employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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83 reviews
3.0
Aug 17, 2023

Great people, not so great business

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Zero pressure workplace. In fact, I'd say it has negative pressure.

Cons

Remember this is a music job disguised as a tech job. Pay is marginal compared to other industries, gatekeeping and hiring from outside is more prevalent than promoting from within.

2.0
Sep 20, 2024

Changing company culture over time

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Excellent product, excellent colleagues - both best in the industry. The work can be enjoyable, and there is cultural cache to the brand which carries a lot of value when networking. Working on cool music stuff is rewarding (for a while) and creates a sense of pride.

Cons

The company has a unique culture that may not be for everyone, with a distinct leadership style and management structure. At times, there seems to be a misalignment in priorities between different departments, such as product development and commerce, as well as sales and marketing. The leadership team tends to maintain a consistent approach to decision-making, which some might view as resistant to more diverse perspectives. While the company strives for excellence and the employees often deliver outstanding work, compensation may not always reflect industry-leading standards, especially in light of inflation over the past few years. Although the company offers competitive benefits, some employees may feel that compensation has not kept pace with the increased cost of living. The leadership encourages a sense of gratitude for the opportunities and benefits provided, though the current economic climate and competitive job market have created a challenging environment for employees seeking more equitable compensation.

5.0
Jun 11, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

- Freedom and trust to do the work you were hired to do - Entrepreneurial thinking encouraged - Amazing colleagues - Generally very positive work environment - Access to professional- level musical knowledge - Great benefits - High emphasis on work/life balance

Cons

- Freedom also means lack of guidance at times - Lack of mentorship available - Not the highest salary range - Requires a high amount of patience

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