Equity in every sense of the word. - Solutions Engineer OpenGov Employee Review

5.0
Feb 15, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

I could not be more proud to work for OpenGov. Prior to my time here, I didn't think it was possible for work to feel so safe, positive and rewarding - many past experiences told me that your career was just supposed to be difficult, an uncomfortable counterpoint to your personal life, whether you were really good at your job, or not. This company has completely redefined what healthy work, and true vocation is for me, and I would never accept anything less. At OpenGov, I feel real ownership in the work that we do - people succeed here by being open, honest, and by playing as a team. There is a pervasive respect for the unique talents and personalities of all roles, at all levels, across all teams. Everyone is encouraged to bring autonomous creativity and personal passions to the table, to solve a never-ending stream of difficult problems - and it all gets done, in elegant fashion. At the end of the day, we are moving in unison towards one simple goal - improving the way government works - and in that mission, myself and my colleagues find an endless source of inspiration. Local government is the engine of high-functioning society, and to the extent that we can make it better, everyone's life improves - rising tides raise all ships. Leaders are bright and respectful, ideas are shared openly and communicated effectively, and difficult times are managed as something as close to a family as you'll ever get from a corporation. I count many of my colleagues as great and life-long friends. I feel lucky every day to wake up, and get down to achieving my goals in whatever way works best for me. And all of that, to me, feels like true equity, true freedom, and an actual balance between work and life. If you're considering working for OpenGov, and have a real opportunity to do so, I could not recommend the decision to take that chance more highly.

Cons

If you don't like working really hard, this probably isn't the place you want to be. But then again, you may have never experienced the joy that comes with hard work being meaningful, and appropriately recognized, and rewarded.

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5.0
Jul 20, 2026
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Pros

Coming from a local government and MPA background, tenure has been fulfilling with more chances of expanding horizons and building a solid career in GovTech here. - Growth oriented culture - Encouraging and positive leadership (Manager and executive leadership encourages, listens and advocates for the team, 10/10 experience) - If you love the grind, this is the place to be - Excellent and fulfilling mission - Diverse team and strong team building culture

Cons

Pace of a high growth environment that is expanding and filling a huge gap in the market can be demanding, teams or individuals that thrive here are comfortable with change and sometimes ambiguity which isnt for everyone.

1.0
May 21, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The startup-era culture here was genuinely good — collaborative, energetic, people-first. As the company grew, so did the ego. Leadership lost what made the place work and replaced it with a top-down, my-way culture that has driven out some of the best people.

Cons

I'm writing the review I wish had existed when I was researching this company. Not checking Glassdoor before I started was my single biggest professional regret. Promotion is positioned during recruiting as a near-term, achievable goal. In reality, the criteria are vague, inconsistently applied, and rarely result in actual advancement. KPIs are set at levels that ensure most reps will fall short — creating a perpetual sense of failure that serves management's pressure tactics, not your career growth. Advancement often appears less tied to clear performance metrics and more dependent on subjective favoritism, including maintaining close alignment with or “sucking up to” hiring managers and leadership, rather than merit alone. Transparency is essentially nonexistent. Turnover in the SDR org specifically is high and ongoing, but it’s never acknowledged or addressed internally. Candidates have no way of knowing the full picture going in. One more thing worth knowing: account executives are coached during training to post positive Glassdoor reviews. Please weigh that when you look at the overall rating. “Unlimited PTO” is also not as flexible as it may be presented. In practice, time off appears to be closely monitored and can be restricted, even for high performers, based on internal perceptions of fairness across the team rather than true flexibility or performance-based trust. This makes the benefit feel more like a recruiting talking point than an actual employee perk.

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