Confluent reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(709 total reviews)
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Jay Kreps

74% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Confluent has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 709 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Confluent employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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709 reviews
5.0
Jan 14, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Lots of independence - Working from home - Encouraging bosses that believe in your visions for change - Excellent pay - Fulfilling work - Interesting colleagues - Working with industry leaders

Cons

- Weird payed leave structure - Not enough cons to satisfy glassdoors 5 word minimum

1.0
Jun 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

• Brand recognition and solid product-market fit in some areas. • Some talented individuals who genuinely want to make a difference.

Cons

- The Cloud AE org is extremely disorganized, especially in EMEA. Structure changes frequently, and leadership seems to lack a clear strategy. - Second-line leadership in EMEA lacks clarity, direction, and local market understanding. - Micromanagement is prevalent, especially in EMEA, where reps are frequently over-scrutinized rather than supported. - High churn rate: people are regularly hired and fired. If you’re interviewing, ask how many Cloud AEs or SDRs have left or been let go in the past 12–18 months — the numbers are telling. If you are put on a PIP, start looking for a new role. - The environment in EMEA is toxic, driven by micromanagement and blame-shifting.

2.0
Mar 26, 2025

Great Product/Toxic Culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great product and vision with a great PS and Support

Cons

Severe micromanagement, lack of regional culture

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