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      Jama Software

      Engaged Employer

      Jama Software reviews

      3.9

      76% would recommend to a friend

      (117 total reviews)
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      Marc Osofsky

      80% approve of CEO

      75% positive business outlook

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      Jama Software has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 117 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jama Software employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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      117 reviews
      4.0
      Aug 26, 2016

      Great place to work if you were one of the first 100 employees

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      -Great work/life balance for nearly all employees (I know some work 70 hrs a week, but that is an exception) -Good benefits: wellness benefits, best health insurance I've ever had, decent amount of PTO -For the most part, they hire really really smart people -Founder is no longer the CEO, but he still gives a damn -Fairly transparent when it comes to how much money the company has, how close we are to our targets, etc. -As a whole, people are friendly, fun, smart and want to see the company succeed. There are few bad apples here. Most are very very very good apples.

      Cons

      -I was one of the first 100 employees, and I think that made all the difference for me. I basically designed the job I wanted to have after working here for a year. Now the opportunities to grow internally are basically nil—most jobs that open are for senior candidates only. Which is a huge bummer, because we have so many bright, hungry employees here who would do wonders if given the chance. -The compensation is so out of whack. Now, this might be a tech industry thing, and not a Jama thing, but I'm compelled to call it out. I make much less than many people here, and not for a lack of proven results. I was not a seasoned industry vet when I accepted this offer, so I didn't realize how I was shooting myself in the foot for future raises by accepting what I did (both when I first started and when I accepted the minimal raise when I got promoted). -We could do a much better job of trying to hire minorities (both gender and racial minorities). The trainings for things like Unconscious Biases are volunteer-only, so the people who could really use them, don't attend.

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      Jama Software Response
      9y
      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for sharing both your list of pros, cons, and advice. It’s great to hear how strong your relationship is with your management and colleagues. You are correct that right now we are filling positions with more senior level candidates, whereas in the past we hired a wider range of experience levels. In the short term, we need some very specific skill-sets in targeted roles to achieve our growth goals and to best serve our customer base. Longer term, we will need a broader spectrum of skills and experience again. Start-ups are dynamic, especially when it comes to hiring so I hope you hang in with us for the long term. There hopefully will be many opportunities to continue crafting your role and building your expertise as we scale. It’s a bit difficult to comment on compensation because it’s such a personal thing, but what I can share with you is that we have a very intentionally crafted compensation strategy that benchmarks Jama with local and national companies in software and at our stage of growth. When you combine base salary, equity, and benefits our compensation has proven to be very attractive and market competitive. As far as diversity goes, our employee make-up generally matches that of the region but I agree with you that we can always do a better job of hiring more minorities and that is definitely a priority at Jama. We have hired several women in Engineering and diverse candidates in key roles but we can and want to do more. Thanks again for providing your candid feedback. Overall, I’d encourage you to work with your manager and the People team to make sure that your voice is heard and that we have a solid path forward for both you and the company.
      1.0
      Sep 15, 2025

      Not Recommended

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Remote work and WFH stipend

      Cons

      Low pay, slim bonus payouts, toxic environment

      1.0
      Feb 13, 2025

      Disengaged and Disorganized

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      If you’re looking for a remote job where you can just do your work and not get too attached, this place might be fine. There are some good people here, and remote work is a nice perk. But beyond that? Let’s just say it’s clear the company isn’t what it once was.

      Cons

      The culture has completely disappeared. There’s no effort to build it, and diversity and inclusion aren’t even part of the conversation anymore. The CEO doesn’t care about these things, and it shows. Most people are checked out—quiet quitting is more common than actual quitting. Sometimes people disappear quietly, with little explanation, and no one really talks about it. Processes are chaotic, and the organization is super siloed. Communication across teams is rare, and decisions seem to come out of nowhere. Meanwhile, the product feels outdated, and instead of investing in employees, the company’s focus has shifted to outsourcing. It feels like they’d rather hire contractors —people they can control —than invest in real employee growth and engagement. And while the people here aren’t necessarily bad (there are some truly great ones), you can tell most of them are just putting in their time. There’s no shared sense of purpose or energy—it’s more like everyone is keeping their head down and doing the bare minimum to get by. Over time, the company has also shifted toward being whiter and more male, which is clear if you take a look at the leadership page. This shift has created an environment where it feels like unless you’re white and male, it’s harder to do well at Jama. If you’re someone who wants a strong company culture, growth opportunities, and real engagement, this probably isn’t the place for you. But if you just want a remote job where you don’t have to care too much, it might work out fine.

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