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

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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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471 reviews

3.0

Jun 5, 2024

Review

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good product, Okayish Work Life balance

Cons

Lot of Politics and favoritism

Harness Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you appreciate our product and find the work-life balance acceptable. However, we're concerned about your comments regarding politics and favoritism. We strive to maintain a fair and inclusive work environment for all our employees, and it's disappointing to learn that this has not been your experience. To address this issue, we need your help. If you're comfortable, please reach out to your People Business Partner so we can better understand the specifics and take appropriate action. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

5.0

May 28, 2024

Experience

Staff software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of learning opportunities.

Cons

Hard working employees are more likely to succeed.

Harness Response

2y

Thank you for providing us with your feedback.

5.0

May 28, 2024

Dynamic Workplace with Growth Opportunities

Technical recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The team here is incredibly supportive and collaborative. Colleagues are always willing to share knowledge and assist with any challenges. There are ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Multiple training programs & mentorship.

Cons

The pace of work can be intense at times, which might be challenging for those who prefer a more relaxed work setting. However, this also means there's never a dull moment, and the fast pace often leads to quick, visible results.

Harness Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you find our team supportive and collaborative, and that you value the professional development and career advancement opportunities we provide, including our training programs and mentorship. We acknowledge your point about the intense pace of work. While we understand that this environment might not suit everyone, we also believe that it fosters a dynamic atmosphere where quick, visible results can be achieved. We continually strive to find a balance that supports both productivity and employee well-being. We value your feedback and will use it to improve the work environment for our team.

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