A Difficult Period Now and Uncertain Future - Anonymous employee PubMatic Employee Review

2.0
Apr 4, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Snacks - Catered lunches twice a week - Some great coworkers - Good pay - Mostly a good atmosphere in the office

Cons

In the past six months: - 2 rounds of layoffs - Very high attrition rate with limited roles being back filled - Low morale - Firings outside of layoffs - Salary/raise freeze currently - Not meeting revenue goals - 2 re-orgs *Most importantly it is difficult to see how PubMatic will differentiate itself moving forward as its competitors continue to have the same (and more) publisher connections and product offerings.

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5.0
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Pros

Strong, knowledgeable teams and a good place to learn the ins and outs of the ad tech space. You get to work with people who know the industry well, and there are truly amazing people on the teams.

Cons

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5.0
Jan 20, 2026
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Pros

I’ve worked at PubMatic for 6 years and it’s been one of the most consistently strong environments I’ve experienced. Leadership is genuinely brilliant, transparent, and inspiring — it’s rare to find executives who are both strategically sharp and straightforward about where the business is headed. The company uses hard data to make tough decisions, which creates clarity and trust even when priorities shift. The people are extremely smart and collaborative, and I’ve worked with some of the best colleagues of my career. Cross-functional teamwork is strong, and there’s a real sense that everyone is trying to solve the problem together (not protect turf). Culture is professional but friendly, and you feel like you’re surrounded by high performers who are still good humans. Also: lunch is provided every day, which is a genuinely appreciated perk.

Cons

PubMatic sets a high bar — it’s a fast-paced environment and expectations are real. If you’re looking for a slow-moving company or coasting culture, this won’t be the best fit.

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