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?

70% 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) , Marketing (5) , Software Development Engineer (SDE) (5) , Account Manager (4)

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 76 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 36 reviews)); "Amazing teams and people to work with" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great benefits and evolving perks even during Pandemic." ((in 20 reviews))

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

"Work life balance takes a hit many times" ((in 26 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 , Destin , Jacksonville , Orlando , Clearwater , Nonesuch , Remote

Harness reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(471 total reviews)

Jyoti Bansal

90% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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Harness has an employee rating of 3.7 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

Apr 10, 2025

Unicorn startup

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fast-paced, aggressive, grow fast, zzz

Cons

The work-life balance is not good.

Harness Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you appreciate the fast-paced environment at Harness. We recognize that this can impact work-life balance, and we are exploring ways to improve support and flexibility for our teams. Your input is vital for creating a better workplace.

2.0

Apr 8, 2025

Toxic workplace

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- fast paced - work is challenging

Cons

- management - unrealistic deadlines - toxic workplace

Harness Response

1y

We appreciate your concerns about management, deadlines, and workplace culture. We’re actively working on improving these areas to create a more supportive environment. Your feedback is invaluable in driving positive changes. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us

3.0

Nov 17, 2024

Fast paced, chaotic leadership

Senior engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will learn how to move fast. Some great people are working there.

Cons

You will move fast in several competing and opposite directions. There is a lot of political one-upmanship at the executive level, and engineers are micro-managed.

Harness Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We recognize your concerns and are working to minimize competing priorities for a more focused work environment. We appreciate your honesty and welcome any further insights you might have. Your contributions are valuable to the company's growth.

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