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CriticalRiver Inc. is an AI-first technology services firm focused on accelerating business outcomes through speed, agility, and innovation. Our team of Investigators, Builders, and Imagineers delivers bite-size, outcome-based pathways to maximize returns on innovation investments. We help enterprises get more from what they already run by optimizing existing systems for higher ROI, automating manual workflows, and deploying pre-built vertical solutions for faster value realization. We also design and build new platforms powered by Agentic AI to accelerate development and delivery cycles. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, CriticalRiver supports a global client base with deep expertise in machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation, enabling organizations to adopt emerging technologies while preserving long-term operational value. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 592

TOTAL RATINGS: 17165

CEO: Anji Reddy Maram

Joining CRITICALRIVER INC. - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

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.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at CRITICALRIVER INC. are rated an A+. At CRITICALRIVER INC. most employees said they received feedback once a month or every week. Learn More about your managers at CRITICALRIVER INC..

Answer	Percent
Every week	31%
Once a month	31%
Once a quarter	20%
Once a year	10%
Never	8%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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No	0%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, CRITICALRIVER INC. employees earn $72,788. CRITICALRIVER INC. ranks in the Top 35% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at CRITICALRIVER INC..

Average Salaries at CRITICALRIVER INC. by Department

$155k*

Engineering

$166k*

Product

$97k*

Design

$117k*

Marketing

$118k*

Operations

$59k*

Admin

$116k*

Business Dev

$100k*

Finance

$77k*

Customer Support

$141k*

$113k*

$249k*

Legal

$151k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined CRITICALRIVER INC., get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

CRITICALRIVER INC. ranks in the Top 15% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 82% of employees feel as though CRITICALRIVER INC. is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 69% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at CRITICALRIVER INC..

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Yes	69%
No	31%

Do you have a mentor at work?

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Yes	82%
No	18%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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