Developer experience - Backend Developer Semrush Employee Review

3.0
Apr 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits are good. Unlimited PTO is nice. People are friendly. Remnants of old Semrush are wonderful.

Cons

Business oriented culture. A lot of layers of managers. No wage indexation. Broken processes in the dev team. Unexpected layoffs are normal for Semrush now.

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Semrush Response
1y
Dear Colleague, We appreciate you taking the time to share feedback about your experience with us. We definitely have a business-oriented culture, and our expectations are high. That said, it may not be the right fit for everyone, but we truly value people who help drive our success forward! Yours, the Semrush Team

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Very thorough onboarding and enablement process. Great culture and people. Excellent company & team communication.

Cons

There's a lot to learn, which isn't a con - but something good to know.

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Semrush Response
2w
Dear Colleague, We're so glad you're enjoying your time with us! Looking forward to seeing your continued growth at Semrush. Yours, the Semrush Team
1.0
Jul 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

None, get ready to be micro managed and have unobtainable quotas.

Cons

Management is clueless on how to run a channel program. US team is run like a college frat with condescending management. No official PIP, they will invite you to a meeting with HR and fire you.

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Semrush Response
1d
Dear Sender, We're sorry to hear that your experience with us didn't meet your expectations. We recognize that developing and scaling a successful channel program comes with challenges, which is why we invest in hiring experienced specialists for these roles. As with any performance-driven position, managers may ask questions, provide guidance, and regularly review progress to help teams stay aligned with business goals. We understand that these interactions can be perceived differently depending on individual experiences. We appreciate your perspective and wish you all the best in your future career. Yours, the Semrush Team
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