Does Harness pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harness employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harness. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Harness?

71% of Harness employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harness 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harness?

Software Engineer (51) , Senior Software Engineer (42) , Sales (14) , Staff Software Engineer (13) , Sales Engineer (10) , Account Executive (7) , Commercial Account Executive (6) , Customer Success Engineer (6) , Software Developer (6) , Engineering Manager (5) , Enterprise Account Executive (5) , Enterprise Sales Manager (5) , Intern (5) , Marketing (5) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (5)

What are the pros of working at Harness according to real employee reviews?

"The company has a great culture and is a new leader in the field of DevOps" ((in 77 reviews)); "4. Great people: everyone works hard but still makes time to have fun and get to know others." ((in 55 reviews)); "4. Great leadership and vision for the company." ((in 32 reviews)); "Great teams that get ship done!" ((in 29 reviews)); "Great benefits and evolving perks even during Pandemic." ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Harness according to real employee reviews?

"at times work life balance takes hit" ((in 27 reviews)); "Only Con is no 401k match but it is very normal among start" ((in 6 reviews)); "Happy hours, non existent." ((in 3 reviews)); "life balance can be difficult" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Harness layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Harness layoffs and their outlook for job security at Harness in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Harness locations?

San Francisco , Dallas , Mountain View , New York , Chicago , Boston , Austin , Minneapolis , Portsmouth , Tampa , Fairfax , Detroit , Washington , Raleigh , Columbus , Fresno , Corona , San Mateo , South San Francisco , San Jose , Denver , Stroudsburg , Pittsburgh , Destin , Jacksonville , Orlando , Clearwater , Nonesuch , Remote

Harness reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(471 total reviews)

Jyoti Bansal

90% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Work/Life balance

Harness has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 471 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Harness 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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Reviews by job title

471 reviews

5.0

Oct 29, 2024

Great place to work

Enterprise account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Full coverage of the SDLC Many points to solve for Best in Class Modules

Cons

Lots to learn Standard Startup challenges- change

Harness Response

1y

We’re excited to hear that you value our comprehensive SDLC coverage, innovative challenges, and top-tier modules. We take pride in these areas and constantly strive for excellence. We recognize that the fast-paced startup environment can be challenging, but we view these obstacles as opportunities for growth. Our commitment is to provide the necessary support and resources to help our team adapt successfully. Your feedback is essential for our improvement, so please share any insights or suggestions. Thank you for being part of our journey!

5.0

Oct 15, 2024

Nice place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice place to work and learn.

Cons

WLB can be challenging sometimes.

Harness Response

1y

We appreciate your feedback. We understand that work-life balance can be challenging, and we have re-implemented the Harness Day Off program once a quarter, allowing employees to take time off and recharge to avoid burnout.

5.0

Oct 9, 2024

Challenging but enjoyable workplace

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of learning opportunities, good team and managers, good salaries.

Cons

A SaaS business is 24/7 so some on call work is required.

Harness Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the learning opportunities, strong team support, and competitive salaries. We understand that the 24/7 nature of a SaaS business can be challenging, but we're committed to ensuring work-life balance as much as possible. Your advice to trust and listen to our staff is valuable, and we will continue encouraging open communication and a focus on quality. Your input helps us grow and improve, and we appreciate it!

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