Is Smartsheet a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Smartsheet have rated their employer with 2.8 out of 5 stars in 51 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Smartsheet employees being 3.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Smartsheet now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Smartsheet .

Does Smartsheet pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Smartsheet with 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 51 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.2% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Smartsheet.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Smartsheet?

28% of Software Developer employees at Smartsheet would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 58% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Smartsheet with a 3.1 rating for work-life-balance, 3.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.6 rating for culture and values and 2.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Smartsheet?

Account Executive (114) , Software Engineer (51) , Client Development Manager (49) , Customer Success Manager (41) , Senior Software Engineer (30) , Sales (27) , Solutions Consultant (27) , Enterprise Account Executive (21) , Customer Success Manager (CSM) (19) , Sales Development Representative (18) , Director (15) , Account Manager (14) , Consultant (12) , New Business Representative (12) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (12)

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

"When I joined Smartsheet I felt SO much pride and appreciation to be a part of such a great company and culture." ((in 135 reviews)); "Some people in the BI team and people in other teams are great to work with." ((in 118 reviews)); "The benefits are great and keep getting better." ((in 96 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 88 reviews)); "learned about good discovery from great leadership in one of my first few jobs in sales." ((in 72 reviews))

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

"poor management and overhiring leads to firing" ((in 38 reviews)); "No diversity in many different aspects includinig personality." ((in 10 reviews)); "Promotion is pretty shady and full of favoritism." ((in 3 reviews))

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2.8

28% would recommend to a friend

(51 total reviews)

Rajeev Singh

5% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.6

Culture & values

2.2

Senior management

Software Developer employees have rated Smartsheet with 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 51 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an average working experience there. Smartsheet is rated 27% below average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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51 reviews

3.0

May 21, 2026

Great remote work but unstable leadership and goals

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work and great people to work with

Cons

Leadership constantly changing and with that quarterly goals and objectives

Smartsheet Response

1mo

While it’s great to hear that you enjoyed our flexible working model, it’s even more important to hear that you loved working with your colleagues here. We do recognize that there has been change within the company over the last two years. While we understand the frustration regarding these shifts, our leadership is committed to clearly communicating our company goals and how we will get there. We appreciate your review, and we wish you all the best in the next chapter.

4.0

Apr 1, 2026

Good workplace

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall it was a good place to work.

Cons

It can be really busy which can disrupt your work life balance

Smartsheet Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed working here, and wish you all the best in your next adventure.

3.0

Mar 17, 2026

Unfortunate direction

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people, competitive pay, good benefits

Cons

Constant whiplash in direction of company

Smartsheet Response

3mo

We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed working with your amazing colleagues, as well as our competitive compensation packages! While the move to private equity has definitely brought change, these are strategic decisions that position us for accelerated long-term growth and new opportunities in the market. Additionally, our leadership team has increased their communication channels in an effort to continuously share their vision and direction for the company. We appreciate you sharing your perspective as we grow.

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