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Gearbox Software

Gearbox Software is a game developing studio that creates AAA sized video games. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 10

TOTAL RATINGS: 164

CEO: Randy Pitchford

Gearbox Software Company Culture

Gearbox Software Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.6/5

Gearbox Software's Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Team

Meetings

Retention

eNPS

Diversity

C-

Gearbox Software CEO

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Randy Pitchford

54 /100

Diversity at Gearbox Software

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C-

Diverse employees at Gearbox Software have rated Retention, Work Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Gearbox Software

N/A

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Gearbox Software 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?"

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Recommend to a Friend?

-22

Gearbox Software employees are -22% more likely to recommend Gearbox Software as a great place to work

22%	Promoters
34%	Passives
44%	Detractors

Working at Gearbox Software

Working at Gearbox Software is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Gearbox Software employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Gearbox Software’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at Gearbox Software was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Gearbox Software

Overall Company Culture at Gearbox Software is rated D

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Gearbox Software ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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Gearbox Software Employee Reviews

Out of 4 Gearbox Software employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%

Positive Reviews	100%
Constructive Feedback	0%

Positive Reviews From Gearbox Software Employees

What are some of the best things about your team?
Team members work to support each other.
Anonymous Review
What do you like best about the leadership team?
I am allowed a free hand
Anonymous Review

Gearbox Software Company Information

Gearbox Software Company Overview

Gearbox Software is a game developing studio that creates AAA sized video games.

Headquarter	Plano, TX United States of America
Website	gearboxsoftware.com
Founding Date	1999
Tel	972-312-8202
Company Status	Private

Gearbox Software Competitors

Gearbox Software competitors include Bethesda Softworks, Ubisoft, and Bungie. Gearbox Software ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Gearbox Software 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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Gearbox Software Employees

10 employees at Gearbox Software have reviewed Gearbox 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 Gearbox Software 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 Gearbox Software are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Gearbox Software, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Gearbox Software are generally satisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Gearbox Software are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Gearbox Software believe the environment at Gearbox Software is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Gearbox Software is moderate. About 50% of the employees at Gearbox Software work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Gearbox Software are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Gearbox Software - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Dallas about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Dallas employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 72% 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.

Gearbox Software Employee Onboarding

Gearbox Software KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Gearbox Software's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Gearbox Software employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Gearbox Software KPIs & OKRs

Gearbox Software CEO & Leadership

Gearbox Software CEO - Randy Pitchford

54 /100

Randy’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Randy in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Dallas. Randy Pitchford’s employees rank Gearbox Software in the Bottom 45% for Team, in the Bottom 40% for Meetings, and in the Bottom 40% for Retention. When compared to Gearbox Software’s competitors, Randy Pitchford ranks below Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot.

Gearbox Software Leadership

The Gearbox Software Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Randy Pitchford, VP of Strategic Operations Aaron Thibault, and Vice President Finance Jenna Hardy

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Gearbox Software Salaries

How much does Gearbox Software pay?

How much do people at Gearbox Software get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Gearbox Software is $126,412, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $145,325, or $69 per hour.

At Gearbox Software, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $277,522 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,658 annually. Average Gearbox Software salaries by department include: Finance at $76,073, Design at $89,085, HR at $91,423, and Business Development at $128,137. Half of Gearbox Software salaries are above $145,325.

8 employees at Gearbox Software rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings) while 8 employees at Gearbox Software rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

Gearbox Software Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $77k	$77k	1st Percentile
17th Percentile $109k	$109k	17th Percentile
33rd Percentile $140k	$140k	33rd Percentile
50th Percentile $188k	$188k	50th Percentile
67th Percentile $224k	$224k	67th Percentile
83rd Percentile $257k	$257k	83rd Percentile
100th Percentile $273k	$273k	100th Percentile

$126,412^*

Average Compensation

$145,325^*

Median Compensation

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

Gearbox Software Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Gearbox Software

Diverse employees at Gearbox Software score the company 66/100 across various culture categories, placing Gearbox Software in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Gearbox Software across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

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Gearbox Software Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy

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Gearbox Software PTO

Gearbox Software's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Gearbox Software's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	100%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Gearbox Software PTO Policy

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Gearbox Software Jobs

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Gearbox Software applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

100% Granted (1 out of 1)
0% Denied ( out of 1)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Gearbox Software Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Gearbox Software on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	Engineering	50%
	Communications	50%

Candidates By Location

	Dallas	50%
	Plaquemine	50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Gearbox Software

Who is the CEO of Gearbox Software?

Gearbox Software CEO is Randy Pitchford, their score by employees is 54

What is Gearbox Software eNPS?

The eNPS for Gearbox Software is -22

What is the salary for Director of Operations in Gearbox Software?

Director of Operations average salary in the US is 161k

What are the salaries in the Design in Gearbox Software?

The average salaries for Design in Gearbox Software is 89k

Who are Gearbox Software competitors?

Gearbox Software main competitors are Bethesda Softworks, Ubisoft, Bungie

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