Paddle Reviews

3.2

46% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)
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Jimmy Fitzgerald

76% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Paddle has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 156 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Paddle 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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156 reviews
5.0
8 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great team, working with really smart and driven people Exciting space which is growing and get to work with cool customers

Cons

Lots of scaling challenges Great colleagues have left in past 6-12months

5.0
3 Mar 2026

All positive so far

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I really enjoy working at Paddle over the past year. It's a flexible employer, so I'm able to work from home and book off the time I need without being confined to only x amount of vacation days per year. The quality at Paddle is high, and it's part of a growing market, which gives me confidence about job security. I am encouraged to work with autonomy, and feel that I have a leader that really understands the impact we can make. The people at Paddle are also great - I work with a team of intelligent and motivated people who always keep energy levels high. We also met the wider company for an offsite in Portugal this year, and that was a very-well thought out week that allowed us to meet with our colleagues from across the globe. Paddle reviews salaries and equity grants each year in line with the market and performance, so I feel that our input is recognised. Additionally, the People Team have been working with managers on creating career frameworks so promotion opportunities and the route to get there are clearly communicated.

Cons

The pace at Paddle is fast so it may not be for you if you aren't keen on high workloads and juggling different priorities.

5.0
6 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Paddle is a place for people who want to do their best work. The bar is high, but the environment is supportive rather than political, which is rare. You’re trusted with real ownership, expected to think, and given space to execute. The people are one of the strongest parts of the company. Smart, thoughtful, and collaborative. There’s very little ego, and a genuine willingness to help each other succeed. It’s a culture that values quality and clear thinking. Leadership communicates directly and shares context, which makes it easier to move fast and stay aligned. When decisions are made, they’re usually grounded in customer impact and long-term thinking, not short-term optics. If you like solving meaningful problems, working with capable colleagues, and being held to a high standard, it’s an energising place to be.

Cons

Paddle is scaling quickly, and like any business growing at this pace, some processes and structures are still evolving. That means there are real opportunities to improve how things work. Whether that feels exciting or frustrating really depends on the environment you enjoy. If you prefer very defined structures and predictability, it may feel challenging at times. If you enjoy building, shaping, and improving things as you go, it’s a great place to be — it certainly is for me.

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