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Acquia Company Culture
Acquia Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
A+CEO Rating
ALeadership
ATeam
AEnvironment
A-Acquia CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Steve Reny
78 /100
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Diversity at Acquia
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Acquia have rated Team, Manager, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Acquia
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Acquia have rated Team, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Acquia eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
29
Acquia employees are 29% more likely to recommend Acquia as a great place to work
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 26% | Detractors |
Working at Acquia
Working at Acquia is rated highly by 195 employees, across various culture dimensions. Acquia employees are most satisfied about Manager, CEO Rating, and Leadership categories, putting Acquia’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Acquia was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Acquia
A
Overall Company Culture at Acquia is rated A
Last updated months ago
Top
10%
Acquia ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Acquia Employee Reviews
Out of 379 Acquia employee reviews, 87% were positive. The remaining 13% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Acquia improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 87% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 13% |
Positive Reviews From Acquia Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Being remote is great and there is no requirement to have your camera on during meetings.
- What are some of the best things about your team?The "hands-on" people try very hard despite the leadership, which helps them get through the day.
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was fairly quick and didn't take long
Constructive Feedback From Acquia Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Being hired to do a job for your expertise and then told exactly what to do isn't fulfilling and breaks trust. Don't treat people like "the help" even though you are paying them.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Management doesn't know ground reality. They don't talk directly with people doing actual work.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Clear roadmap and vision. Remove micromanagers
Acquia Company Information
Acquia Company Overview
Acquia has always been at the forefront of open-source site innovation. This is why brands come to us for help, and their success is what we deliver.
Acquia was founded in 2007 and its current CEO is Steve Reny. Since its inception 19 years ago, Acquia has grown to 900 employees.
Acquia Mission, Vision & Values
Acquia Mission Statement
Acquia is the leading provider of cloud-based, digital experience management solutions. Forward-thinking organizations rely on Acquia to transform the way they can engage with customers -- in a personal and contextual way, across every device and channel. Acquia provides the agility organizations need to embrace new digital business models and speed innovation and time to market. With Acquia, thousands of customers globally including the BBC, Cisco, Stanford University, and the Australian Government are delivering digital experiences with transformational business impact.
Acquia Values
- listening
- teamwork
- collaboration
- Mutual respect
- partnership
| Headquarter | 53 State St. Boston, MA 02109 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | acquia.com |
| Founding Date | 2007 |
| Tel | (888) 922-7842 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.acquia.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Acquia Competitors
Acquia competitors include Bloomreach, Adobe, IBM, and Lithium Technologies. Acquia ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Acquia compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Acquia Give Back - Community Service Day at Cradles to Crayons
Acquia DNA
Fun at Acquia
Fun at Acquia
Our Boston Office
Acquia Interns
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Acquia Employees
Acquia has 900 employees. 195 employees at Acquia have reviewed Acquia across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 195 Acquia employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Acquia are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Acquia, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Acquia are extremely happy with their team. 195 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Acquia are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Acquia believe the environment at Acquia is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Acquia is comfortably fast. About 55% of the employees at Acquia work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Acquia are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Acquia employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Acquia report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Acquia have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
93% of Acquia employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Acquia employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
83% of Acquia employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Acquia employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
86% of Acquia employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Acquia - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Acquia is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Acquia employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Acquia KPIs and OKRs
Acquia KPIs and OKRs are most clear in the Product department and Customer Support department, whilst employees in Engineering and Sales departments think their goals least clear. Out of 29 Acquia employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 24 have said yes.
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Acquia CEO & Leadership
78 /100
Acquia CEO Awards and Recognitions
Acquia’s CEO Steve Reny started in this role in 2023. Steve’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. With a high CEO score, Steve Reny has won the Best CEOs in 2018 along with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Acquia’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Finance department, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees in the Engineering department, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and employees with Entry Level experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Acquia’s competitors, Steve Reny ranks right above Lithium Technologies CEO Pete Hess. Under Reny’s leadership, Acquia employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Leadership. Professional Development and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Acquia could stand to see real improvement.
Acquia Leadership
The Acquia Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Steve Reny, Chief Revenue Officer Chris Doggett, and Chief Financial Officer Chris Anderson
Steve Reny CEO / President
Steve Reny serves as the CEO / President of Acquia.
Chris Doggett Chief Revenue Officer
Chris Doggett serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of Acquia.
Chris Anderson Chief Financial Officer
Chris Anderson serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Acquia.
Jim Shaw Chief Product Officer
Jim Shaw serves as the Chief Product Officer of Acquia.
Vangie Cleversey Chief Delivery Officer
Vangie Cleversey serves as the Chief Delivery Officer. Vangie started at Acquia in December of 2015. Vangie currently... read more
Ed Brennan Chief Software Architect
Ed Brennan serves as the Chief Software Architect of Acquia.
Robert Former CISO / VP of Security
Robert Former serves as the CISO / VP of Security of Acquia.
Dries Buytaert Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Dries Buytaert serves as the Founder & Chief Technology Officer of Acquia.
Jennifer Griffin Smith Chief Market Officer
Jennifer Griffin Smith serves as the Chief Market Officer of Acquia.
Acquia Salaries
How much does Acquia pay?
How much do people at Acquia get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Acquia is $82,923, or $39 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $85,122, or $40 per hour.
At Acquia, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $215,864 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,551 annually. Average Acquia salaries by department include: Engineering at $187,831, Operations at $72,087, Sales at $136,613, and IT at $60,824. Half of Acquia salaries are above $85,122.
141 employees at Acquia rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 470 ratings) while 137 employees at Acquia rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 160 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $54k | $54k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $71k | $71k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $83k | $83k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $139k | $139k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $200k | $200k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $257k | $257k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $261k | $261k | 100th Percentile |
$82,923*
Average Compensation
$85,122*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Acquia Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Acquia
Diverse employees at Acquia score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Acquia in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Acquia across various culture dimensions.
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Acquia Perks & Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Parking/Transit) & Health Savings Accounts (including Employer funding).
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
Acquia PTO
Acquia's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Acquia's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 23% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Acquia's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Acquia Careers
Acquia Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Acquia applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Acquia has a total of 900 employees
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Acquia Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Acquia on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 15% | |
Sales | 10% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
Business Development | 7% | |
Other | 34% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Cambridge | 7% | |
Somerville | 4% | |
Burlington | 4% | |
Waltham | 3% | |
Other | 38% |
Acquia Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Acquia's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Acquia? Employees are very happy at Acquia and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Acquia employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 76% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Acquia?
Engineering
Product
Customer Support
IT
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult29%
Not Difficult14%
Difficult14%
Does Not Offer Internships43%
Answered by 7 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult25%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult25%
Does Not Offer Internships50%
Answered by 4 Product Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 Customer Support Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult67%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 IT Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult25%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships50%
Answered by 4 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Acquia
What is Acquia address?
Acquia location is at 53 State St.
Who is the CEO of Acquia?
Acquia CEO is Steve Reny, their score by employees is 78
What is Acquia eNPS?
The eNPS for Acquia is 29
What is the salary for Senior Developer in Acquia?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 105k
What are the salaries in the Design in Acquia?
The average salaries for Design in Acquia is 79k
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