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Smule Claimed Company

At Smule, we create social music-making experiences for everyone, no talent required. We are a diverse bunch of musicians, techies, designers, engineers, and real-life rock stars who believe that everyone is inherently creative. Based in the sunny and beautiful South of Market in San Francisco, California, our office boasts of an open floor plan with lots of natural light, a jam session space with a grand piano, bass guitar, an electric guitar, a drum set, and much more. Our neighborhood is located a few steps away from AT&T Ballpark with an abundance of restaurants, wine bars, art events, parks, and museums to satisfy your palate. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 52

TOTAL RATINGS: 1395

CEO: Jeffrey Smith

Joining Smule - 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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 Smule are rated an A+. At Smule most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. Learn More about your managers at Smule.

Answer	Percent
Every week	53%
Once a month	31%
Once a quarter	12%
Once a year	2%
Never	2%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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, Smule employees earn $125,427. Smule ranks in the Top 10% for compensation in San Francisco. Learn More about Salaries at Smule.

Average Salaries at Smule by Department

$140k*

Engineering

$135k*

Product

$101k*

Design

$192k*

Marketing

$100k*

Operations

$76k*

Admin

$111k*

Business Dev

$88k*

Finance

$75k*

Customer Support

$107k*

$108k*

$281k*

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 Smule, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

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

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

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	27%
Once a week	39%
Once a month	7%
Once a quarter	22%
Never	5%

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

Professional Development

Smule ranks in the Top 5% of companies for professional development in San Francisco. 83% of employees feel as though Smule is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 73% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Smule.

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

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

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