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"SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform that enables users to upload, record, promote and share sounds." read more
SoundCloud Company Culture
SoundCloud Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
SoundCloud's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
A+Professional Development
A+Happiness
A-Manager
BTeam
BSoundCloud CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
Kerry Trainor
68 /100
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Diversity at SoundCloud
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies
A+
Diverse employees at SoundCloud have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at SoundCloud
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
B
Women at SoundCloud have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
SoundCloud 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
14
SoundCloud employees are 14% more likely to recommend SoundCloud as a great place to work
| 52% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at SoundCloud
Working at SoundCloud is rated highly by 41 employees, across various culture dimensions. SoundCloud employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Happiness, and Manager categories, putting SoundCloud’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Salisbury, MD. See below in detail how working at SoundCloud was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SoundCloud
B
Overall Company Culture at SoundCloud is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
25%
SoundCloud ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSoundCloud Employee Reviews
Out of 24 SoundCloud employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SoundCloud improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
Positive Reviews From SoundCloud Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Seeing all the different ways people use it
- What makes you most happy at work?Everyone is in it to win it. The team wants to succeed and are willing to work together to do so. Really, really love the atmosphere
- What is the best part about your compensation package?It could be better structured
Constructive Feedback From SoundCloud Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Owners right to cease and assist from ltd llc
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Find out the truth about who created and incorporated it
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Recognition and my second round of distribution gifts
SoundCloud Company Information
SoundCloud Company Overview
"SoundCloud is an online audio distribution platform that enables users to upload, record, promote and share sounds."
SoundCloud Mission, Vision & Values
SoundCloud Mission & Values
Building the world's largest social sound platform.
| Headquarter | Berlin, MD |
|---|---|
| Website | soundcloud.com |
| Founding Date | 2007 |
| Company Status | Private |
SoundCloud Competitors
SoundCloud competitors include Beatport, Spotify, and Napster. SoundCloud ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SoundCloud 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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SoundCloud Employees
41 employees at SoundCloud have reviewed SoundCloud 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 41 SoundCloud employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SoundCloud are generally satisfied with their total compensation at SoundCloud, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SoundCloud are pleased with their team. 41 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at SoundCloud are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SoundCloud believe the environment at SoundCloud is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SoundCloud is comfortably fast. About 73% of the employees at SoundCloud work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at SoundCloud are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining SoundCloud - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining SoundCloud is that the company was unprepared on their first day. SoundCloud employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.
SoundCloud KPIs and OKRs
At SoundCloud 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of SoundCloud's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 SoundCloud employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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SoundCloud CEO & Leadership
SoundCloud CEO - Kerry Trainor
68 /100
Kerry’s approval rate is just above average, putting Kerry in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Salisbury, MD. Kerry Trainor is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development SoundCloud offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Kerry is most liked by Asian or Pacific Islander employees and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to SoundCloud’s competitors, Kerry Trainor ranks just below Napster’s CEO Bill Patrizio. With Kerry’s leadership, SoundCloud employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Happiness. Kerry was rated slightly below average for Executive Team.
SoundCloud Leadership
The SoundCloud Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Kerry Trainor, VP Marketing Philip Chiang, and Chief Operating Officer Michael Weissman
Kerry Trainor CEO / President
Kerry Trainor serves as the CEO / President of SoundCloud.
Philip Chiang VP Marketing
Philip Chiang serves as the VP Marketing of SoundCloud. Philip started at SoundCloud in Jan of 2018. Philip currently... read more
Michael Weissman Chief Operating Officer
Michael Weissman serves as the Chief Operating Officer of SoundCloud. Michael started at SoundCloud in Aug of 2017.... read more
John Coates General Manager, Director, Creator Business
John Coates serves as the General Manager, Director, Creator Business of SoundCloud. John currently resides in the... read more
Mark Eisenberg Senior Vice President & Head of Global Content Partnerships
Mark Eisenberg serves as the Senior Vice President & Head of Global Content Partnerships of SoundCloud. Mark currently... read more
Elliott Peters Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs
Elliott Peters serves as the Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs of SoundCloud. Elliott currently resides in the... read more
Wendy H VP, Partnerships
Wendy H serves as the VP, Partnerships of SoundCloud. Wendy currently resides in the Greater New York City Area.
Vanessa Baria VP, Partner Management
Vanessa Baria serves as the VP, Partner Management of SoundCloud.
Swetha Dhamodharan VP, Listener Business
Swetha Dhamodharan serves as the VP, Listener Business of SoundCloud.
SoundCloud Salaries
How much does SoundCloud pay?
How much do people at SoundCloud get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SoundCloud is $115,060, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,040, or $57 per hour.
At SoundCloud, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $271,093 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,995 annually. Average SoundCloud salaries by department include: Sales at $214,350, IT at $95,772, Admin at $54,961, and Finance at $74,062. Half of SoundCloud salaries are above $119,040.
13 employees at SoundCloud rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies (based on 38 ratings) while 12 employees at SoundCloud rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies (based on 13 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $94k | $94k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $119k | $119k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $193k | $193k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $264k | $264k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $348k | $348k | 100th Percentile |
$115,060*
Average Compensation
$119,040*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
SoundCloud Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at SoundCloud
Diverse employees at SoundCloud score the company 88/100 across various culture categories, placing SoundCloud in the Top 5% 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 SoundCloud across various culture dimensions.
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SoundCloud Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
SoundCloud PTO
SoundCloud's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. SoundCloud's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, SoundCloud applied for 3 H1B visas.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at SoundCloud unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by SoundCloud after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 0% Granted ( out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 33% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 3)
- 67% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let SoundCloud Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in SoundCloud on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 29% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 29% | |
Customer Support | 14% | |
Sales | 14% | |
Finance | 14% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 57% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 14% | |
Akron | 14% | |
Other | 14% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding SoundCloud
Who is the CEO of SoundCloud?
SoundCloud CEO is Kerry Trainor, their score by employees is 68
What is SoundCloud eNPS?
The eNPS for SoundCloud is 14
What is the salary for Account Manager in SoundCloud?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 91k
What are the salaries in the Sales in SoundCloud?
The average salaries for Sales in SoundCloud is 214k
Who are SoundCloud competitors?
SoundCloud main competitors are Beatport, Spotify, Napster
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