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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
204
TOTAL
RATINGS
4691

Rackspace Technology Company Culture

Rackspace Technology Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A
4.5/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Rackspace Technology CEO

Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Amar Maletira Rackspace Technology's CEO
Amar Maletira
73 /100

Diversity at Rackspace Technology

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-

Diverse employees at Rackspace Technology have rated Team, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Rackspace Technology

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-

Women at Rackspace Technology have rated Team, Manager, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

Rackspace Technology 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?"
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

27

Rackspace Technology employees are 27% more likely to recommend Rackspace Technology as a great place to work

54%Promoters
19%Passives
27%Detractors

Working at Rackspace Technology

Working at Rackspace Technology is rated highly by 204 employees, across various culture dimensions. Rackspace Technology employees are most satisfied about Manager, Team, and Environment categories, putting Rackspace Technology’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Antonio, TX. See below in detail how working at Rackspace Technology was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Rackspace Technology

A

Overall Company Culture at Rackspace Technology is rated A

Last updated months ago

Top
10%

Rackspace Technology ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 204 Employees

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HR
85
HR85
Product
82
Product82
Marketing
78
Marketing78
IT
74
IT74
Customer Success
72
Customer Success72
Sales
70
Sales70
Customer Support
69
Customer Support69
Operations
67
Operations67
Engineering
66
Engineering66

Rackspace Technology Employee Reviews

Out of 602 Rackspace Technology employee reviews, 85% were positive. The remaining 15% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Rackspace Technology improve their work culture.

85%
15%
Positive Reviews85%
Constructive Feedback15%

Positive Reviews From Rackspace Technology Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    They all are good people and have knowledge in they domain.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They are doing their best to make the Organization best place to work and our great experience for our Customer.
  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Technical interview was very much interactive were LAB sessions were shared over Zoom call. The interview panel was very knowledgeable and had high expectation for the answers or response to there questions.

Constructive Feedback From Rackspace Technology Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Better annual salary increases. Internal job moves reflecting the market salary increase not just a standard amount for moving internal role to role. Better Bonus for IT industry 20% Improved pension contributions (out of date for the industry) A better training budgets, better structure class lead.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    A slight bump in pay as this inflation is really hitting hard.
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    A strong product portfolio backed with a business that isn't afraid to charge customers. Improved defined processes for a repeatable customer and working environment. An exciting reconciliation package for employees in line with the IT industry. I also participated in the company share scheme :(

Rackspace Technology Company Information

Rackspace Technology Company Overview

We are the multicloud solutions experts. Our technical acumen with the world’s leading technologies and multicloud environments — across your applications, data and security — enables you to grow your business, increase efficiency and deliver the future.

Rackspace Technology was founded in 1998 and its current CEO is Amar Maletira. Since its inception 28 years ago, Rackspace Technology has grown to 6500 employees.

Rackspace Technology Mission, Vision & Values

Rackspace Technology Mission Statement

Embrace technology. Empower customers. Deliver the future.

Rackspace Technology Vision Statement

Rackspace Technology exists to empower the world's inspiring missions.

Rackspace Technology Values

  • Excellence
  • Customer-driven
  • Expertise
  • Agility
  • Compassion
Websitewww.rackspace.com/
Founding Date1998
Tel1-800-961-2888
Company StatusPublic
StockRXT
Jobsrackspace.jobs/
Social Sites
Headquarters
San Antonio HQ1 Fanatical Place
San Antonio, TX 78218
United States of America
Zurich HQPfingstweidstrasse 60
Zurich 8005
Switzerland
Singapore HQ54 Raffles Pl
Singapore 48616
Singapore
  • Solving Together
  • Rackers come together to deliver Fanatical Experience for our customers
  • Rackers participate during an All Hands meeting
  • Rackers find space to connect and collaborate

Rackspace Technology Employees

Rackspace Technology has 6500 employees in 3 locations. 204 employees at Rackspace Technology have reviewed Rackspace Technology 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 204 Rackspace Technology employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Rackspace Technology are pleased with their total compensation at Rackspace Technology, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Rackspace Technology are extremely happy with their team. 204 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Rackspace Technology are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Rackspace Technology believe the environment at Rackspace Technology is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Rackspace Technology is comfortably fast. About 62% of the employees at Rackspace Technology work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Rackspace Technology are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Rackspace Technology employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Rackspace Technology report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Rackspace Technology have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
93% of Rackspace Technology employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Rackspace Technology employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
84% of Rackspace Technology employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Rackspace Technology employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
85% of Rackspace Technology employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Rackspace Technology - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Rackspace Technology is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Rackspace Technology employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 63% 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.

Rackspace Technology KPIs and OKRs

At Rackspace Technology 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Rackspace Technology's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 124 Rackspace Technology employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 90 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes73%
No27%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Rackspace Technology CEO & Leadership

Amar Maletira Rackspace Technology's CEO
73 /100

Rackspace Technology CEO Awards and Recognitions

Top Rated CEOs of 2017 (Large Companies)
Top 15% Rated CEOs 2016

Rackspace Technology’s CEO Amar Maletira started in this role in 2022. Amar’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Antonio, TX. With a high CEO score, Amar Maletira has won the Top Rated CEO in 2017. Rackspace Technology’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Entry Level experience, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and employees in the Product department. However, employees in the Customer Support department, employees in the Sales department, and employees in the Operations department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Rackspace Technology’s competitors, Amar Maletira ranks right below Accenture CEO Julie Sweet. Under Maletira’s leadership, Rackspace Technology employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Team. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Rackspace Technology could stand to see real improvement.

Rackspace Technology Leadership

The Rackspace Technology Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Amar Maletira, President and Chief Financial Officer Amar Maletira, and President, Americas Region Subroto Mukerji

  • Amar Maletira  CEO / President

    Amar Maletira CEO / President

    Amar Maletira serves as the CEO / President of Rackspace Technology.

  • Greg Hrncir Chief Operations Officer

    Greg Hrncir serves as the Chief Operations Officer of Rackspace Technology.

  • Amar Maletira President and Chief Financial Officer

    Amar Maletira serves as the President and Chief Financial Officer of Rackspace Technology.

  • Subroto Mukerji President, Americas Region

    Subroto Mukerji serves as the President, Americas Region of Rackspace Technology.

  • Sandeep Bhargava Managing Director, Asia Pacific and Japan

    Sandeep Bhargava serves as the Managing Director, Asia Pacific and Japan of Rackspace Technology.

  • Martin Blackburn Managing Director, EMEA

    Martin Blackburn serves as the Managing Director, EMEA of Rackspace Technology.

  • Neil Emerson Chief Commercial Officer

    Neil Emerson serves as the Chief Commercial Officer of Rackspace Technology.

  • Casey Shilling Chief Marketing Officer

    Casey Shilling serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Rackspace Technology.

  • Srini Koushik Chief Technology Officer

    Srini Koushik serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Rackspace Technology.

Rackspace Technology Salaries

How much does Rackspace Technology pay?

How much do people at Rackspace Technology get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Rackspace Technology is $118,938, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $107,771, or $51 per hour.

At Rackspace Technology, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $230,914 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,731 annually. Average Rackspace Technology salaries by department include: Design at $112,229, Finance at $87,285, Customer Support at $47,010, and HR at $118,982. Half of Rackspace Technology salaries are above $107,771.

179 employees at Rackspace Technology rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 474 ratings) while 175 employees at Rackspace Technology rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 295 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Rackspace Technology employees include job titles like Architect, Developer, Automation Engineer, and Senior Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 48 salary records from Rackspace Technology employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$65k
$65k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$86k
$86k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$107k
$107k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$159k
$159k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$213k
$213k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$261k
$261k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$272k
$272k100th Percentile
$118,938*
Average Compensation
$107,771*
Median Compensation

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

Rackspace Technology Salaries by City

Rackspace Technology Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Rackspace Technology

Diverse employees at Rackspace Technology score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Rackspace Technology in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Rackspace Technology across various culture dimensions.

Rackspace Technology believes that diversity of thought sparks innovation. We strive to create an environment that encourages Rackers to be their authentic selves and share their unique background and perspectives. Our commitment to inclusion fosters a sense of belonging that makes our culture truly unique.,,Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy is built on the foundation that all Rackers and potential Rackers, customers, vendors, business partners and guests are treated with respect, and are not discriminated against based on who they are. Our strategy helps us hire key talent, drive revenue and support the communities in which we serve.,,Our Rackers actively participate in global Racker Resource Groups that provide diversity education, professional development, networking, support and a place for belonging.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 86/100
Department - HR
Men 83/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Diverse Employees 85/100
Department - HR

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 52/100
Department - IT
Men 59/100
Tenure - 5 to 10 Years
Diverse Employees 51/100
Tenure - 5 to 10 Years

Rackspace Technology Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Rackspace Technology PTO

Rackspace Technology's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 78% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Rackspace Technology's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 42% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Rackspace Technology's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time29%
Vacation Policy42%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution29%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes22%
No78%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo19%
$1500 - $2500/mo13%
$1000 -$1500/mo44%
$500 -$1000/mo11%
Less than $500/mo13%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Rackspace Technology applied for 113 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 90% were approved.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Rackspace Technology unveil that 10 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Rackspace Technology after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Rackspace Technology has a total of 6500 employees

113
Total Applied
  • 90% Granted (102 out of 113)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 113)
  • 9% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (10 out of 113)
  • <1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 113)

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

Let Rackspace Technology Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Rackspace Technology on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
43%
Engineering
18%
Product
11%
IT
8%
Marketing
4%
Other
16%

Candidates By Location

Houston
19%
Austin
15%
San Antonio
7%
New York City
4%
Los Angeles
4%
Other
51%

Rackspace Technology Internship Program

Acquiring a position in Rackspace Technology's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Rackspace Technology? Employees are extremely happy at Rackspace Technology and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Rackspace Technology employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 60% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.

How difficult is it to get an internship at Rackspace Technology?

Engineering
HR
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult25%
Does Not Offer Internships75%
Answered by 4 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult34%
Difficult33%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 HR Interns

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Rackspace Technology

What is Rackspace Technology address?

Rackspace Technology location is at 1 Fanatical Place

Who is the CEO of Rackspace Technology?

Rackspace Technology CEO is Amar Maletira, their score by employees is 73

What is Rackspace Technology eNPS?

The eNPS for Rackspace Technology is 27

What is the salary for Mobile Developer in Rackspace Technology?

Mobile Developer average salary in the US is 124k

What are the salaries in the Legal in Rackspace Technology?

The average salaries for Legal in Rackspace Technology is 155k

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