Aiven reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(178 total reviews)

Oskari Saarenmaa

64% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Aiven has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 178 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Aiven 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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178 reviews
1.0
Feb 3, 2026

Poorly run, constant layoffs

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Above market salary for US employees, yearly company retreat in Europe, ability to grow quickly in a fast-paced environment

Cons

Layoffs happen frequently, turnover rate is abysmal. Boys club. Beware. Barely any diversity/support for women trying to grow in their career. Corporate politics.

3.0
Apr 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great management and higher management! Very supportive environment with great benefits.

Cons

Laid off organization after the SDR team had their best quarter in years. The handle by the org was not professional and very chaotic.

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Aiven Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the management supportive and that you appreciated the benefits while at Aiven. We understand your disappointment and frustration regarding layoffs - these are decisions that are not taken lightly and only done when we feel it is the absolute right thing for the future of the company. We're always looking to learn from these situations and improve our processes. If you have any further feedback please feel free to contact me directly. Ed Director, Talent & People Experience
2.0
Jan 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Training, pretty good structure.

Cons

I found often that in times of choosing between doing what's right and doing what's wrong professionally, this company did the ladder. Lots of backstabbing went unchecked and actually was endorsed in some kind of way.

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Aiven Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you value the training and structure you've found at Aiven. Aiven strives to act professionally at all times, so it is hugely disappointing to hear that your experience doesn’t match this. We are committed to maintaining a respectful and ethical workplace, so we'd like to understand more about your concerns. Please reach out to your People Partner or manager directly to provide us with more details. Ed Director, Talent & People Experience
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