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MemSQL Company Culture
MemSQL Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
MemSQL's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Team
CMeetings
CPerks & Benefits
D+Compensation
DEnvironment
DMemSQL CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Nikita Shamgunov
42 /100
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Diversity at MemSQL
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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?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-58
MemSQL employees are -58% more likely to recommend MemSQL as a great place to work
| 21% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 79% | Detractors |
Working at MemSQL
Working at MemSQL is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. MemSQL employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting MemSQL’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at MemSQL was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at MemSQL
D
Overall Company Culture at MemSQL is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
MemSQL ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMemSQL Employee Reviews
Out of 24 MemSQL employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping MemSQL improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
Positive Reviews From MemSQL Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?The engineering ICs are amazing and second to none.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Attempt at looking at the whole person instead of whiteboard hazing.
- What makes you most happy at work?Working with some sharp and motivated people. There’s a handful of top shelf folks hidden in the background that are amazin
Constructive Feedback From MemSQL Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Health care benefits cheapened year after year. Comp not keeping up and not competitive with peers. Equity grants have been reduced to the point of being trivial and token.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Toxic culture, hallway conversations make or break people's careers.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Kick out the bullies. At this point that means kicking out Raj and trying to do damage control before everyone else leaves.
MemSQL Company Information
MemSQL Company Overview
MemSQL is the operational database platform for real-time analytics.
MemSQL Mission, Vision & Values
MemSQL Mission Statement
Our mission is to enable every company to be a real-time enterprise.
MemSQL Values
- Create Growth
- Union All Teams
- Lockfree Communication
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.memsql.com |
| Founding Date | 2011 |
| Tel | (855) 463-6775 |
| Company Status | Private |
MemSQL Competitors
MemSQL competitors include SAP, MongoDB, Inc., and Microsoft. MemSQL ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how MemSQL 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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MemSQL Employees
16 employees at MemSQL have reviewed MemSQL 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 16 MemSQL employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at MemSQL are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at MemSQL, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at MemSQL are pleased with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at MemSQL are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at MemSQL believe the environment at MemSQL is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at MemSQL is extremely fast. About 37% of the employees at MemSQL work 8 hours or less, while 27% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at MemSQL are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining MemSQL - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining MemSQL is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. MemSQL employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
MemSQL KPIs and OKRs
At MemSQL 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of MemSQL's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 MemSQL employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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MemSQL CEO & Leadership
MemSQL CEO - Nikita Shamgunov
42 /100
Nikita’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Nikita in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Nikita Shamgunov’s employees rank MemSQL in the Bottom 45% for Team, in the Bottom 40% for Meetings, and in the Bottom 25% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to MemSQL’s competitors, Nikita Shamgunov ranks below both SAP CEO Christian Klein and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
MemSQL Leadership
The MemSQL Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Nikita Shamgunov, Vice President of Engineering Drew Paroski, and Vice President of Finance Louis Yang
Nikita Shamgunov CEO / President
Nikita Shamgunov serves as the CEO / President of MemSQL.
Drew Paroski Vice President of Engineering
Drew Paroski serves as the Vice President of Engineering of MemSQL.
Louis Yang Vice President of Finance
Louis Yang serves as the Vice President of Finance of MemSQL.
Joe Ventura Vice President Sales, East
Joe Ventura serves as the Vice President Sales, East of MemSQL.
Zac Rule Vice President, World Wide Sales & Field Operations
Zac Rule serves as the Vice President, World Wide Sales & Field Operations of MemSQL.
Jason Wakeam VP Business Development & Alliances at MemSQL
Jason Wakeam serves as the VP Business Development & Alliances at MemSQL of MemSQL.
Victoria Knapp VP Sales, West
Victoria Knapp serves as the VP Sales, West of MemSQL.
Adam Prout CTO & Co-Founder
Adam Prout serves as the CTO & Co-Founder of MemSQL. Adam started at MemSQL in November of 2018. Adam currently resides... read more
Jenifer Ho Senior Director, Demand Generation
Jenifer Ho serves as the Senior Director, Demand Generation of MemSQL. Jenifer started at MemSQL in October of 2017.... read more
MemSQL Salaries
How much does MemSQL pay?
How much do people at MemSQL get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at MemSQL is $125,327, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $149,381, or $71 per hour.
At MemSQL, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $190,252 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $57,434 annually. Average MemSQL salaries by department include: HR at $107,211, Admin at $75,802, Operations at $100,186, and Marketing at $191,956. Half of MemSQL salaries are above $149,381.
11 employees at MemSQL rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 41 ratings) while 11 employees at MemSQL rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $84k | $84k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $115k | $115k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $147k | $147k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $207k | $207k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $255k | $255k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $350k | $350k | 100th Percentile |
$125,327*
Average Compensation
$149,381*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
MemSQL Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at MemSQL
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at MemSQL across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
MemSQL PTO
MemSQL's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. MemSQL's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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MemSQL Careers
MemSQL Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, MemSQL applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 57% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
7
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 57% Granted (4 out of 7)
- 0% Denied ( out of 7)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 7)
- 43% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 7)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let MemSQL Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in MemSQL on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 60% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 20% | |
Engineering | 20% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 60% | |
|---|---|---|
Edmonds | 20% | |
Trenton | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding MemSQL
Who is the CEO of MemSQL?
MemSQL CEO is Nikita Shamgunov, their score by employees is 42
What is MemSQL eNPS?
The eNPS for MemSQL is -58
What is the salary for Operations Manager in MemSQL?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 99k
What are the salaries in the Product in MemSQL?
The average salaries for Product in MemSQL is 135k
Who are MemSQL competitors?
MemSQL main competitors are SAP, MongoDB, Inc., Microsoft
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