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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBlack Duck Software employees are -13% more likely to recommend Black Duck Software as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Black Duck Software is rated average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Black Duck Software employees are most satisfied about Outlook, Compensation, and Team categories, putting Black Duck Software’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Black Duck Software was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Black Duck Software is rated B
Last updated months ago
Black Duck Software ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 9 Black Duck Software employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They're honest. When I ask questions, I get straight-forward, no-BS or "execu-speak" responses.
What is the best part about your compensation package?I receive a good wage and reasonable bonuses for hitting my goals.
What are some of the best things about your team?We are give the opportunity to be successful and the support to do so. We enjoy delivering a high-quality product and exceeding expectations
Black Duck secures & manages open source software worldwide, eliminating open source security vulnerabilities & license compliance pain.
Black Duck Software was founded in 2002 and its current CEO is Lou Shipley. Since its inception 24 years ago, Black Duck Software has grown to 300 employees.
Black Duck software composition analysis solutions and open source audits give you the insight you need to track the open source in your code, mitigate security and license compliance risks, and automatically enforce open source policies using your existing DevOps tools and processes.
| Headquarter | Burlington, MA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.blackducksoftware.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2002 |
| Company Status | Private |
Black Duck Software competitors include Sonatype and BitSight Technologies. Black Duck Software ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Black Duck Software compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Black Duck Software has 300 employees. 10 employees at Black Duck Software have reviewed Black Duck Software 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 Black Duck Software employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Black Duck Software are pleased with their total compensation at Black Duck Software, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Black Duck Software are extremely happy with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Black Duck Software are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Black Duck Software believe the environment at Black Duck Software is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Black Duck Software is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at Black Duck Software work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Black Duck Software are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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 Black Duck Software's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Black Duck Software employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Lou’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Black Duck Software’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and employees in the Engineering department. However, Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Black Duck Software’s competitors, Lou Shipley ranks right above BitSight Technologies CEO Tom Turner. Under Shipley’s leadership, Black Duck Software employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Compensation. Professional Development and Leadership are two areas, according to respondents, where Black Duck Software could stand to see real improvement.
The Black Duck Software Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Lou Shipley, CTO / EVP of Engineering Bill Ledingham, and Vice President of Worldwide Sales Adam Clay
Lou Shipley CEO / President
Lou Shipley serves as the CEO / President of Black Duck Software.
Bill Ledingham CTO / EVP of Engineering
Bill Ledingham serves as the CTO / EVP of Engineering of Black Duck Software.
Adam Clay Vice President of Worldwide Sales
Adam Clay serves as the Vice President of Worldwide Sales of Black Duck Software.
Bill Schineller Vice President, Engineering, KnowledgeBase
Bill Schineller serves as the Vice President, Engineering, KnowledgeBase of Black Duck Software.
Chander Khanna VP Business Development
Chander Khanna serves as the VP Business Development of Black Duck Software.
Jeff Delaney VP Engineering
Jeff Delaney serves as the VP Engineering of Black Duck Software.
Todd Hogan VP Sales, North America
Todd Hogan serves as the VP Sales, North America of Black Duck Software.
Jim Speredelozzi VP, Global Inside Sales
Jim Speredelozzi serves as the VP, Global Inside Sales of Black Duck Software.
Cindy Smith CFO
Cindy Smith serves as the CFO of Black Duck Software.
How much do people at Black Duck Software get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Black Duck Software is $97,444, or $46 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $94,173, or $45 per hour.
At Black Duck Software, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $284,928 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,342 annually. Average Black Duck Software salaries by department include: HR at $93,913, Operations at $76,707, Product at $139,020, and Admin at $58,523. Half of Black Duck Software salaries are above $94,173.
6 employees at Black Duck Software rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings) while 4 employees at Black Duck Software rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $67k | $67k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $91k | $91k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $178k | $178k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $255k | $255k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $305k | $305k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $366k | $366k | 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 Black Duck Software across various culture dimensions.
Black Duck Software's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Black Duck Software's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Black Duck Software applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Black Duck Software has a total of 300 employees
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Candidates By Department
Engineering | 44% | |
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Sales | 13% | |
Marketing | 13% | |
Product | 6% | |
Customer Support | 6% | |
Other | 19% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 31% | |
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Burlington | 13% | |
Miami | 6% | |
Natick | 6% | |
Nashua | 6% | |
Other | 38% |
Who is the CEO of Black Duck Software?
Black Duck Software CEO is Lou Shipley, their score by employees is 74
What is Black Duck Software eNPS?
The eNPS for Black Duck Software is -13
What is the salary for Jr Developer in Black Duck Software?
Jr Developer average salary in the US is 82k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Black Duck Software?
The average salaries for Marketing in Black Duck Software is 184k
How many employees work in Black Duck Software?
Black Duck Software has 300 employees