Aura Employee Reviews
Out of 1169 Aura employee reviews, 97% were positive. The remaining 3% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Aura improve their work culture. The HR team, with 100% positive reviews, reports the best experience at Aura compared to all other departments at the company. The Engineering team offered the most constructive feedback, with 10% of that department's reviews constructive in nature.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
Overall, I do like working at Aura. I think we do move a little too fast though.
Review from Operations Dept
What do you like best about the leadership team?
They are all very approachable and genuinely care about their teams/the company as a whole!
Review from HR Dept
What I appreciate most about our leadership team is their transparency and the clarity they bring to our goals. They consistently communicate the “why” behind decisions, whi
Review from HR Dept
Open communication and not hierarchichal
Review from Admin Dept
Not sure what I like best about them.
Review from Operations Dept
Our leadership team is super approachable, down to earth, and transparent.
Review from HR Dept
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
More clear and consistent planning, more transparency around decision-making. Less corny AI fetishizing at all-hands meetings. And why pray tell are we now doing QUARTERLY performance reviews? If I have to go through this tedious process every quarter, I should also receive a raise every quarter.
Review from Engineering Dept
Clearer, more consistent direction. Distribute pay and equity more broadly, rather than simply enriching themselves.
Review from Engineering Dept
- Keep a direction/strategy longer than a quarter. Constant changes cause whiplash. - Hire and backfill again. If there's money to throw millions at Robert Downey Jr. and Red Sox sponsorships, there's money to hire people. We're all working too hard. - More transparency on decision-making
Review from Engineering Dept
What is the best part about your compensation package?
The medical plans offered are amazing and the company covers most of the premium so you're getting a great plan for a very low cost
Review from HR Dept
The best part of my compensation package is the combination of a fair and competitive salary with the flexibility of a fully remote work environment. This balance allows for both professional fulfillment and personal well-being. Additionally, our benefits package is outstanding and truly sets Aura a
Review from HR Dept
I can't complain. I think I am paid fairly/appropriately for my position.
Review from Operations Dept
Remote work, unlimited PTO, good insurance
Review from Engineering Dept
I love how pets have been incorporated into our benefits over the years, and considered members of our families.
Review from HR Dept
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Keep improving benefits: 401k match, remote work perks, professional development!
Review from Customer Success Dept
Love working remotely, love the unlimited PTO policy. However, pay is 20-30% less than equivalent positions elsewhere, and the cost of living has risen much faster than raises. Would also like more opportunities for equity.
Review from Engineering Dept
I think i get paid less than my peers based purely on geography
Review from Engineering Dept
I don't really understand how compensation works, and while it feels I have done more this year I have smaller increase than previous year
Review from Engineering Dept
Few people get more base salary based on when/by whom they are hired compared to others even though they work at same or even lower position and their salary compared to workload is unfair
Review from Engineering Dept
What are some of the best things about your team?
They are all so nice and easy to talk to! I enjoy spending time with them in the office
Review from HR Dept
The best thing about our team is our strong “One Team” mindset. We work hard, collaborate effectively, and consistently put forth our be
Review from HR Dept
Great teamwork and open communication
Review from Admin Dept
We are collaborative, and we care about one another. We believe in the collective success of the team not individual success.
Review from Operations Dept
Coworkers are incredibly skilled and personable. We learn from each other (or at least I learn a lot from them), and feedback is always constructive and respectful
Review from Engineering Dept
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
It's not people specifically, but just lots of meetings that possibly could be resolved async.
Review from Design Dept
There is a lack of (balanced) feedback and self-driven initiative. Honestly, some coworkers seems like they're okay doing the bare minimum and not aspiring to achieve more. When there is feedback, it's very subjective and not enough data to prove a point.
Review from Customer Success Dept
There needs to be conversations. Everyone is on a limb on their own tree. No interaction, conversations or talk among the group.
Review from IT Dept
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
They really promote cross functional collaboration
Review from HR Dept
It’s a casual yet hard-working environment, where leaders consistently show genuine gratitude a
Review from HR Dept
Flexibility to work from home is great. I am expected to go to the office only occasionally (and I hope we keep it that way). I believe we have an inclusive culture.
Review from Operations Dept
People are very responsive when reached out to and are always happy to help
Review from Engineering Dept
We put a lot of intention into our culture, and our Belonging efforts in particular really strive to build connection. These initiatives include fun Questions of the Day in our Belong Slack channel that help us to get to know one another better, and posts about different cultural observances.
Review from HR Dept
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
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What did you like most about the interview process?
Things moved quickly and technical rounds were not tedious leetcode-esque questions or a time consuming take-home assessment
Review from Engineering Dept
smooth and concise which was extremely nice - other experiences with other companies have been very choppy and not candidate friendly
Review from Customer Success Dept
Very responsive team that interacted with me
Review from Marketing Dept
It was straight forward and included a brief project. Overall, it didn't seem overly excessive.
Review from Marketing Dept
It was very convenient and communicated well.
Review from Sales Dept
What would you improve about your company's interview process?
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What makes you most happy at work?
Knowing that I'm working for a company that is doing such great work for families all over the world
Review from HR Dept
What makes me most happy at work is knowing that I play a meaningful role in helping protect families in an increasingly complex and sometimes dangerous digital world. It’s rewarding to contribute to a mission that has a real, posi
Review from HR Dept
The people and the view in the office!
Review from Admin Dept
My boss. They keep me motivated!
Review from Operations Dept
Working remotely is a great benefit to me, as it enables me to be the most productive version of myself by saving time commuting, enabling "heads-down time" I might not have in an office, and allowing me to clear my head effectively when I'm stuck. Also, I love working on a product that I believe in
Review from Engineering Dept
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
"Moving fast" does not have to mean moving without consistent purpose and intention. It also does not have to mean randomly laying people off for no reason just for the sake of a "re-org."
Review from Engineering Dept
Lack of resources in almost every sectors which stops us from making better plan for future
Review from Engineering Dept
Too little consistency, too many meetings, and too low a salary
Review from Engineering Dept
We're all working too hard, due to positions not being backfilled. We're constantly whiplashing business direction. The executive team is largely out of touch with what us as employees want, as well as what customers actually want.
Review from Engineering Dept
It's more of a me problem. Not sure Aura can help.
Review from Engineering Dept
What do you like best about your company?
Inclusivity, open-communication, clear goals, wonderful team, positive reinforcement
I like our mission of making the internet a safer place for all, and the people!
What would you most like to see improved at your company?
I can't think of anything really to improve - I enjoy working for Aura and am thankful every day that I get to be a part of this amazing team.
More engagement and chances for remote employees to meet in person occasionally