Great culture and people - Software Engineer Ookla Employee Review

5.0
Nov 15, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility and WLB is prioritized. Teams are small so there's plenty of opportunities to increase scope and you feel like you're making a difference in your team. My team is very open to feedback and actually takes it seriously. Felt like setting the record straight with the recent negative reviews- yes we have had a change in management and yes they haven't been the most transparent at times but this is still a great company to work at. Most of the people that have made the company great over the past several years are still here. There is a push towards more structure in the org in general but I think a lot of it is a push in the right direction.

Cons

No equity in the company.

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5.0
Mar 7, 2026
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Pros

Exciting time to be at Ookla. I’m excited to see what this Accenture partnership brings.

Cons

None yet I’ve been here less than a year.

1.0
Jan 31, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unlimited PTO, decent pay and permanent work from home. Work life balance is fine.

Cons

Since the founders were forced out, the new leadership has shown little passion or commitment to the product. Their continued presence appears driven more by personal financial incentives than by long-term vision. Although feedback is routinely collected, it is rarely acted upon, and many internal processes remain broken. Product quality has declined, with frequent issues reducing overall effectiveness. Hiring standards have deteriorated as well. While the company aspires to be a leader in its space, it lacks innovation and has instead settled into mediocrity. The culture has gone downhill, small perks have all been taken away.

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