Parallels reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(171 total reviews)
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Birger Steen

77% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Parallels has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 171 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Parallels 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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171 reviews
1.0
Sep 19, 2025

Short Term Job

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive initial compensation and a flexible work environment.

Cons

Commission structures were frequently adjusted mid-cycle, often in ways that favored the company’s bottom line while reducing earning potential for the sales team. Targets were sometimes raised during the fiscal year, making goals difficult to attain. Frequent organizational changes—including unexpected layoffs—and a lack of consistency in strategic direction created instability. Promotions at times appeared to be based more on internal alignment with leadership than on measurable performance.

4.0
Jul 14, 2025

Parallels is great - but could be doing better

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Surrounded by lots of very smart people who are passionate about what they are doing

Cons

We are growing aggressively but Alludo (parent) is not providing the investment needed to grow as fast as we can.

4.0
Jun 9, 2025

Great for parents

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

> Fully Remote > Health insurance covers partner and kids > Low stress environment

Cons

> little to no social interactions > you can feel a little bit secluded

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