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      Descript

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      4.6

      94% would recommend to a friend

      (28 total reviews)

      Andrew Mason

      93% approve of CEO

      93% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.7

      Culture and values

      4.7

      Diversity and inclusion

      4.5

      Work/Life balance

      4.4

      Senior management

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      Descript has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 28 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Descript employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      28 reviews
      4.0
      13 Mar 2026

      really liked it here

      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      the people are really really great. honestly i miss this place and look back on it fondly, low key wish i didn't quit lol

      Cons

      a little hectic at times with planning, but such is startup life

      4.0
      13 Feb 2026

      Wonderful culture

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Descript is a wonderful place for people who want to work in tech AND be surrounded by people who love arts & media. The product naturally attracts those types, and it was a wonderful, quirky group to be a part of.

      Cons

      Trouble identifying target customer segment and building the right product for them. Difficulty figuring out enterprise sales motion

      5.0
      10 Feb 2026

      A place where ownership and contribution are genuinely valued

      Instructional designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Working at Descript for a little over four years was one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. The culture is exceptional; this is a company that genuinely encourages you to have opinions, take initiative, and contribute beyond the boundaries of your job description. If you're the type of person who wants to make an impact rather than just clock in and execute tasks, Descript is an environment where that instinct is recognized and rewarded. The career growth opportunities reflect this as well. When you show up with ownership and drive, the company notices and invests back in you.

      Cons

      At times things could feel unclear or ambiguous, but in hindsight this was largely a reflection of where the company was in its growth stage when I joined. It's the nature of early stage startups, and honestly navigating that ambiguity ended up being part of what made the experience so valuable professionally.

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