Does Smoothstack pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Smoothstack employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Smoothstack. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Smoothstack?

68% of Smoothstack employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Smoothstack 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Smoothstack?

Software Engineer (17) , Software Developer (13) , Full Stack Developer (5) , Cloud Engineer (4) , DevOps Associate (4) , Devops Engineer (4) , Entry Level Software Engineer (3) , Java Developer (3) , Full Stack Software Engineer (2) , Software Engineer Apprentice (2) , Web Developer (2)

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

"Low average pay and a long time before getting good pay." ((in 3 reviews)); "They could use a few more benefits (which in all fairness has improved over the years)" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Smoothstack layoffs in 2026?

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

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Smoothstack reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)

John Akkara

70% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.1

Compensation and benefits

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4.0

Feb 23, 2021

Great company in general

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is decent, management is great and they make you feel like family. Overall, I love it here.

Cons

As it is a startup looking to scale, get ready to put on multiple hats.

Smoothstack Response

Thank you for the review. We are happy you are enjoying your employment with us. Smoothstack is a family. #Codeforexcellence

5.0

Dec 30, 2020

I found a Home with Smoothstack!

Recruitment and engagement manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of pros: relaxed work environment where everyone’s voice is heard, Strong supportive, innovative leadership team in place that is truly passionate about its mission of hiring a diverse under represented talent pipeline and helping them shine in the field. Employee Trainers are senior industry professionals that are passionate about coaching/ mentoring and is top notch! Competitive Compensation & Great benefits! Love helping get passionate candidates into the field and seeing them grow professionally!

Cons

Because of the continual growth there have been lots of moving parts and pivoting since starting making it tough to build momentum!

Smoothstack Response

We are happy to have you on the Recruitment Team. December was a slow month for recruiting; we are thrilled to be full steam ahead for 2021! #codeforexcellence

5.0

Oct 12, 2020

Great for getting your foot in the door

Junior software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training on modern technologies Paid while getting trained Large amount of clients Accommodating

Cons

Must agree to 2 year contract

Smoothstack Response

Smoothstack does require a 2-year commitment before investing in the training and professional of new employees. We take a lot of pride in making sure our employees-in-training are prepared for every step of the process. Thank you for your review.

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