Does Smoothstack pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Smoothstack employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Smoothstack. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Smoothstack?

68% of Smoothstack employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Smoothstack 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Smoothstack?

Software Engineer (17) , Software Developer (13) , Full Stack Developer (5) , Cloud Engineer (4) , DevOps Associate (4) , Devops Engineer (4) , Entry Level Software Engineer (3) , Java Developer (3) , Full Stack Software Engineer (2) , Software Engineer Apprentice (2) , Web Developer (2)

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

"The people are friendly and the training is good." ((in 14 reviews)); "Pay is decent, management is great and they make you feel like family." ((in 3 reviews)); "Culture, values, good people." ((in 3 reviews)); "Supportive: The trainees and overall Smoothstack staff are always incredibly helpful with any issues related to all aspects of working at Smoothstack, whether that be HR/Pay related or coding, Smoothstackers will always be willing to help out and offer guidance even after training ends and you are deployed to a client!" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Low average pay and a long time before getting good pay." ((in 3 reviews)); "They could use a few more benefits (which in all fairness has improved over the years)" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Smoothstack layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Smoothstack layoffs and their outlook for job security at Smoothstack in 2026.

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Smoothstack reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

John Akkara

70% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.1

Compensation and benefits

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Reviews by job title

34 reviews

Reviews about "Career Development"

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1.0

May 21, 2022

Try to find a job at BPO consulting company first

Entry software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

nothing, $10 Udemy courses are more comprehensive and valuable than their training

Cons

no job guarantee, after training you need to interview with their "pipeline" clients, some required live coding and system design. over advertise, the training is almost 6 months, not 12 weeks. no PTO even one day. very low pay.

4.0

Dec 1, 2021

Good way into the industry

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good way into the software industry Paid training Big name clients Training on up to date tech/stacks

Cons

2 year contract Lower wage than standard software engineering role (to pay for training)

5.0

Oct 22, 2021

A good place to gain experience and network

Entry-level software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- The classes are very informative and help you to build an industry-desired tech stack. - You get to work with mentors who have worked or are currently working in the industry, so you get a good feel of some expectations/situations you may actually encounter. - You get help building up a portfolio with projects and certifications. - They help out with creating a resume based, and updating it with industry desired skills. - There's a ton of help with interview practice so you're more comfortable during a real situation. - The workspace culture is pretty friendly and relaxed, it's a good place to network and learn from others.

Cons

- The entry process can be very rigorous at times, you definitely come in with some kind of programming background be it academic or actual experience. - Depending on skill level the lessons may require some extra work, and it's easy to be left behind if you don't put in the effort.

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Jobs at Smoothstack

Software Engineers **Fed roles. U.S. citizen required** - Multiple Open Positions

Senior Software Engineer ** U.S. citizen required** - Multiple Open Positions

Entry Level Technician ($28-$30/hour)