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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBitTorrent employees are -15% more likely to recommend BitTorrent as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 29% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at BitTorrent is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. BitTorrent employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting BitTorrent’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at BitTorrent was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at BitTorrent is rated C-
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BitTorrent ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 10 BitTorrent employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping BitTorrent improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 56% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 44% |
What did you like most about the interview process?they were looking for more token hires which is gross
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?they are cool boy are they awesome
What are some of the best things about your team?yep they effective my dood
What does the leadership team need to get better at?managing the engineering disfunction asap
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Engineers rule the roost. terrible leadership. lack of focus
What needs to change to make the company culture better?total overhaul and cleaning house.
BitTorrent develops software technologies to deliver large files across the Internet.
BitTorrent was founded in 2004 and its current CEO is Eric Klinker. Since its inception 22 years ago, BitTorrent has grown to 93 employees.
Our mission is to build a better Internet. To work with people, industries and nations to create better ways to move information. Better ways for creators to make money. New ways for fans to engage, on their terms. Ways to sustain the stuff we share. The Internet promised us this much. And we promise to make good on it.
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bittorrent.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2004 |
| Company Status | Private |
BitTorrent competitors include Dropbox. BitTorrent ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how BitTorrent compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

BitTorrent has 93 employees. 10 employees at BitTorrent have reviewed BitTorrent 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 10 BitTorrent employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at BitTorrent are pleased with their total compensation at BitTorrent, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at BitTorrent are pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at BitTorrent are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at BitTorrent believe the environment at BitTorrent is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at BitTorrent is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at BitTorrent work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at BitTorrent are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
Employees’ understanding of BitTorrent's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 BitTorrent employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Eric’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Eric in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Eric Klinker’s employees rank BitTorrent in the Top 30% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 35% for Compensation, and in the Top 35% for Environment. When compared to BitTorrent’s competitors, Eric Klinker ranks below Dropbox CEO Drew Houston.
The BitTorrent Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Eric Klinker, Chief Revenue Officer Sam Hariri, and Chief Operating Officer Jordy Berson
Eric Klinker CEO / President
Eric Klinker serves as the CEO / President of BitTorrent.
Sam Hariri Chief Revenue Officer
Sam Hariri serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of BitTorrent.
Jordy Berson Chief Operating Officer
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David Rees Vice President Engineering (Acquired by TRON Foundation)
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Dipak Joshi CFO
Dipak Joshi serves as the CFO of BitTorrent.
Monica Piriz VP of Content Acquisition
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How much do people at BitTorrent get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at BitTorrent is $124,890, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $148,595, or $71 per hour.
At BitTorrent, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $189,280 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $57,570 annually. Average BitTorrent salaries by department include: Finance at $87,881, Business Development at $110,867, Sales at $280,031, and HR at $106,640. Half of BitTorrent salaries are above $148,595.
6 employees at BitTorrent rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 6 employees at BitTorrent rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $84k | $84k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $115k | $115k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $146k | $146k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $232k | $232k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $348k | $348k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $449k | $449k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at BitTorrent across various culture dimensions.
BitTorrent's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. BitTorrent's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Business Development | 13% | |
Product | 13% | |
Legal | 13% |
Candidates By Location
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Los Angeles | 13% | |
New York City | 13% |
Who is the CEO of BitTorrent?
BitTorrent CEO is Eric Klinker, their score by employees is 50
What is BitTorrent eNPS?
The eNPS for BitTorrent is -15
What is the salary for SysAdmin in BitTorrent?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 90k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in BitTorrent?
The average salaries for Customer Support in BitTorrent is 74k
How many employees work in BitTorrent?
BitTorrent has 93 employees