Optimizely Reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(578 total reviews)
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Alex Atzberger

77% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Optimizely has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 578 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Optimizely 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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578 reviews
2.0
22 Jun 2026

Corporate BS

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Decent work life balance overall and remote culture

Cons

Very corporate and uninspiring. Not a ton of real drive and unremarkable culture, product, and people.

5.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Flexible leave Policy - Empathetic work place - Great engineering culture - Great culture in general - Access to latest and greatest AI coding tools

Cons

Non-cash compensation is less than desirable

4.0
18 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong work-life balance with high focus on DEI, supportive cultures High chance to develop in AI considering the AI shift

Cons

Leadership tends to sugarcoat communication While there's progression in career development opportunities, not all are applicable

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Optimizely Response
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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback—we’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with our culture, work-life balance, and focus on DEI, as well as the opportunities to grow in AI. We also appreciate your candid input on communication transparency and career development applicability. Clear, direct communication and ensuring that growth opportunities are meaningful and accessible across teams are areas we’re continuing to improve. Thank you again for sharing your perspective—it helps us keep raising the bar.
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