Does PubMatic pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PubMatic employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PubMatic. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PubMatic?

73% of PubMatic employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PubMatic 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PubMatic?

Software Engineer (65) , Senior Software Engineer (44) , Principal Software Engineer (16) , Software Development Engineer In Test (SDET) (11) , Customer Success Manager (10) , Account Manager (6) , Associate Director (6) , Director (6) , Executive (6) , Account Executive (5) , CSOM (5) , Consultant (5) , Operations Specialist (5) , Principal Engineer (5) , Senior Principal Software Engineer (5)

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

"During my time here, I met and worked with some truly great people, more so than any other company I've worked for." ((in 63 reviews)); "good work culture and free food" ((in 53 reviews)); "Work life balance is good.We are appreciated and awarded for the work we are doing" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great team and always trying to do fun team activities" ((in 35 reviews)); "Pay is good and competent" ((in 24 reviews))

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

"Management is bad and they give impossible hard deadline" ((in 34 reviews)); "Layoffs are a common thing now." ((in 15 reviews)); "Leadership in Engineering is pathetic." ((in 15 reviews)); "2. Managers take credit for all the work their staffs do and do not recognize them" ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about PubMatic layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed PubMatic locations?

New York , Redwood City , San Francisco , Mountain View , Seattle , India

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PubMatic reviews

3.7

73% would recommend to a friend

(46 total reviews)

Rajeev Goel

82% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Senior management

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46 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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5.0

Jan 27, 2026

Fun place to learn and grow

Executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fast paced innovation company is constantly growing and doing new things AI, agentic, performance ads, you name it

Cons

industry moves fast so you have to be ready to work!

3.0

Jan 9, 2026

Company in Mid-Life Crisis

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Competitive pay and decent benefits. - Daily catered lunch. - Some WFH flexibility for now but this varies by team.

Cons

- Company lacks clear post-IPO identity, struggles to assess profitability and risk, and operates reactively. - CFO and finance leadership are entrenched and unprepared for post-IPO scale; financial systems are weak, data quality is poor, and issues are actively downplayed. CFO is disengaged and nearing retirement. - CEO heavily micromanages hiring, promotions, and major opex decisions, severely limiting agility; delegation is minimal and the absence of a COO is a critical gap. - Layoffs are increasing and executed without strategic planning, leading to poorly timed terminations and costly rehiring. Talent is neither recognized nor developed effectively. - No merit-based raises, only COLA or a market adjustment if you're lucky. - No formal mentoring, career paths, or growth tracks across most teams. - 13-day in-office requirement.

5.0

Dec 16, 2025

working at pubmatic

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot to learn from colleagues

Cons

not a highly competitive salary

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