Does Galvanize pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Galvanize employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Galvanize. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Galvanize?

41% of Galvanize employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Galvanize 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Galvanize?

Software Engineering Immersive Resident (SEIR) (39) , Software Engineer (11) , Software Engineer Immersive Resident (11) , Instructor (10) , Career Services Manager (8) , Event Coordinator (7) , Data Science Resident (6) , Software Engineering Immersive Resident (5) , Community Coordinator (4) , Data Scientist (4) , Lead Instructor (4) , SEIR (4) , Software Engineer In Residence Remote (4) , Software Engineering Instructor (4) , Software Engineering Resident (4)

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

"Great people that care a lot about the company and the people at the compnay." ((in 47 reviews)); "Upside and teams are great!" ((in 22 reviews)); "Great coworkers and students." ((in 16 reviews)); "Good work life balance and understanding" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great opportunity to dive in and make a difference." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"4+ Layoffs, poor management, lack of vision, and poor compensation." ((in 11 reviews)); "As companies grow, change management can become more challenging" ((in 10 reviews)); "Upper management at the time was not active or followed actual work protocols" ((in 7 reviews)); "No benefits for part time contractor." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours and lots to do." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Galvanize redundancies in 2026?

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

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Galvanize Reviews

3.3

41% would recommend to a friend

(309 total reviews)

Jaime Matyas

45% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity and inclusion

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture and values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

Galvanize has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 309 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Galvanize employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

309 reviews

5.0

Apr 16, 2026

Software Engineer experience at Galvanize

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Excellent work environment with room for leadership and growth.

Cons

No real cons other than the fact that the company is constantly in an existential dilemma regarding its future.

4.0

Mar 15, 2026

Happy to work

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good and flexible working environment

Cons

Frequently get acquired so easy to get lay off

4.0

Mar 4, 2026

Good Company

Campus coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Laid back environment. Not much oversight

Cons

Not very structured. Company mission lacking

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Jobs at Galvanize

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San Francisco, CA

US$125K - US$150K /yr

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