Does Harness pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harness employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harness. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Harness?

71% of Harness employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harness 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harness?

Software Engineer (51) , Senior Software Engineer (42) , Sales (14) , Staff Software Engineer (13) , Sales Engineer (10) , Account Executive (7) , Commercial Account Executive (6) , Customer Success Engineer (6) , Software Developer (6) , Engineering Manager (5) , Enterprise Account Executive (5) , Enterprise Sales Manager (5) , Marketing (5) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (5) , Account Manager (4)

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

"The company has a great culture and is a new leader in the field of DevOps" ((in 74 reviews)); "4. Great people: everyone works hard but still makes time to have fun and get to know others." ((in 55 reviews)); "4. Great leadership and vision for the company." ((in 33 reviews)); "Great teams that get ship done!" ((in 31 reviews)); "Great benefits and evolving perks even during Pandemic." ((in 18 reviews))

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

"No Work Life balance" ((in 27 reviews)); "Only Con is no 401k match but it is very normal among start" ((in 6 reviews)); "Sometimes extended hours because of team in US" ((in 4 reviews)); "life balance can be difficult" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Harness layoffs in 2026?

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

Harness reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(468 total reviews)

Jyoti Bansal

90% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Senior management

3.6

Work/Life balance

Harness has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 468 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Harness employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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468 reviews

4.0

Jul 30, 2025

SDE Experience at Harness

Sde-2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great product. - Good vision.

Cons

- Mismanagement in case of new managers.

Harness Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback and for acknowledging our product and vision. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns regarding management transitions. We understand that changes in leadership can sometimes present challenges. Please reach out to your People Business Partner or manager. Your input is valuable as we strive to improve continuously.

5.0

Jul 24, 2025

Inspiring Leadership and Empowering Culture at Harness

Senior technical release manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Supportive and empowering leadership, starting from the CEO 2. Clear company vision and alignment 3. Great focus on innovation and customer success 4. Flexibility and autonomy in roles 5. Inclusive and diverse work environment 6. Opportunities for career growth and learning

Cons

1. Rapid pace may be intense for some, but it's rewarding if you thrive in high-impact environments

Harness Response

10mo

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for highlighting many positive aspects of our culture and leadership. We are particularly pleased to hear that you’ve experienced support, alignment, and opportunities for growth here. We understand that our fast pace may not suit everyone, but we believe it is a key factor in driving innovation and impact. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.

4.0

Jul 15, 2025

Good Company - very intense

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast growing company - good CEo

Cons

Atmosphere can be very intense

Harness Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our growth and leadership. We understand that a fast-paced environment can be overwhelming, and we are committed to helping our team thrive while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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