Does Cerence AI pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cerence AI employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cerence AI. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cerence AI?

61% of Cerence AI employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cerence AI 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cerence AI?

Software Engineer (69) , Software Developer (40) , Senior Software Engineer (30) , NLU Developer (11) , Senior Project Manager (9) , Software Quality Assurance Engineer (9) , Associate Software Engineer (8) , Manager (7) , Principal Software Engineer (7) , Product Manager (7) , Project Manager (6) , QA Analyst (5) , Senior Manager (5) , Devops Engineer (4) , Intern (4)

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

"Work life balance is good amongst all my previous companies" ((in 57 reviews)); "Work Culture was good to an extent" ((in 16 reviews)); "I've never felt greater support by my direct manager." ((in 15 reviews)); "Good benefits given to employees" ((in 15 reviews)); "people are nice and have nice cubu" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"May be less salary" ((in 22 reviews)); "They recently had big layoffs, which was not cool." ((in 16 reviews)); "senior management is not helpful." ((in 4 reviews)); "Money wise not the best company to work in" ((in 4 reviews)); "No Job Security" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cerence AI layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Cerence AI locations?

Burlington , Bellevue , Seattle , Boston , Farmington Hills , Los Angeles

Cerence AI reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(417 total reviews)

Brian Krzanich

84% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Cerence AI has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 417 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cerence AI 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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Reviews by job title

417 reviews

4.0

Mar 5, 2025

Good Company

Software quality assurance engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Latest LLM technology used Good pay

Cons

Nothing specific automotive domain lots of work

Cerence AI Response

1y

Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the work, the tech, and the compensation. We know the automotive space can move fast and bring a full plate, but it's exciting to be at the forefront, especially with the latest in LLM technology. Appreciate you being part of the journey and helping drive innovation forward!

3.0

Mar 2, 2025

Trying to learn from previous mistakes

Software quality assurance engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance Freedom to work with open source tools Advocating AI for innovation

Cons

Senior management seems like still stuck in old age Compensation benefits could have been better to hold back people

Cerence AI Response

1y

Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re proud of the culture of innovation we’ve built, and we know there’s always more to do. Our leadership team is focused on evolving how we work, staying ahead of industry shifts, and supporting employees in meaningful ways. We also regularly review our benefits to stay competitive. Employee feedback plays a key role in shaping where we go next, so we appreciate your perspective.

2.0

Feb 10, 2025

Friendly work environment but upper management is not good

Senior quality assurance engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very friendly work culture. Good work life balance

Cons

Unstability in Job and upper management not being transparent

Cerence AI Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We hear your concerns and remain committed to continuously strengthening our culture through transparent communication, strategic alignment, and regular team activities and training resources for those looking to advance within Cerence AI. We appreciate your contributions and wish you continued success in your career.

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