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Ouster Company Culture
Ouster Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
Ouster's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
eNPS
C-Team
DCompensation
DExecutive Team
DPerks & Benefits
DOuster CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies
Angus Pacala
50 /100
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Diversity at Ouster
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Ouster
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOuster 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?"Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-25
Ouster employees are -25% more likely to recommend Ouster as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Ouster
Working at Ouster is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ouster employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting Ouster’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Ouster was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ouster
F
Overall Company Culture at Ouster is rated F
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
5%
Ouster ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOuster Employee Reviews
Out of 4 Ouster employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Ouster Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Nothing amazing in the interview process! It was a bit disorganized actually!!
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone is in a good mood because we're doing so well :)
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Equity with great potential for upside
Ouster Company Information
Ouster Company Overview
Ouster develops hardware and software for robotics and computer vision. Ouster is a privately held, venture backed company located in SF.
| Headquarter | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ouster.io/ |
| Founding Date | 2016 |
Ouster Employees
5 employees at Ouster have reviewed Ouster across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 5 Ouster employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Ouster are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Ouster, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Ouster are not very pleased with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Ouster are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Ouster believe the environment at Ouster is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ouster is extremely fast. About 33% of the employees at Ouster work 8 hours or less, while 67% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Ouster are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Ouster - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
Ouster KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Ouster employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Ouster's KPIs and OKRs.
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Ouster CEO & Leadership
Ouster CEO - Angus Pacala
50 /100
Ouster’s CEO Angus Pacala started in this role in 2015. Angus’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Angus in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Angus Pacala’s employees rank Ouster in the Bottom 20% for Team, in the Bottom 15% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 15% for Executive Team.
Ouster Leadership
The Ouster Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Angus Pacala and VP Operations Darien Spencer
Angus Pacala CEO / President
Angus Pacala serves as the CEO / President of Ouster.
Darien Spencer VP Operations
Darien Spencer serves as the VP Operations of Ouster. Darien started at Ouster in July of 2017. Darien currently resides... read more
Ouster Salaries
How much does Ouster pay?
How much do people at Ouster get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Ouster is $79,776, or $38 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,726, or $56 per hour.
At Ouster, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $116,726 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $39,762 annually. Average Ouster salaries by department include: Operations at $82,357, Marketing at $78,517, Business Development at $102,909, and Customer Support at $60,101. Half of Ouster salaries are above $116,726.
3 employees at Ouster rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 9 ratings) while 3 employees at Ouster rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 3 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $87k | $87k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $116k | $116k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $179k | $179k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $228k | $228k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $319k | $319k | 100th Percentile |
$79,776*
Average Compensation
$116,726*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Ouster Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Ouster
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ouster across various culture dimensions.
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Ouster PTO
Ouster's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Ouster Careers
Ouster Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Ouster applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Ouster Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Ouster on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ouster
Who is the CEO of Ouster?
Ouster CEO is Angus Pacala, their score by employees is 50
What is Ouster eNPS?
The eNPS for Ouster is -25
What is the salary for Marketing Operations in Ouster?
Marketing Operations average salary in the US is 82k
What are the salaries in the HR in Ouster?
The average salaries for HR in Ouster is 91k
Who is Ouster leadership?
Darien Spencer are part of Ouster leadership, Angus Pacala is the CEO
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