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"SoundHound is a mobile device service that allows users to identify music by humming, singing and playing a recorded track." read more
SoundHound Company Culture
SoundHound Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
SoundHound's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
C+Environment
CPerks & Benefits
CCEO Rating
CExecutive Team
C-SoundHound CEO
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Keyvan Mohajer
67 /100
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Working at SoundHound is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. SoundHound employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting SoundHound’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at SoundHound was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SoundHound
C-
Overall Company Culture at SoundHound is rated C-
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Bottom
30%
SoundHound ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 6 SoundHound employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SoundHound improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
Positive Reviews From SoundHound Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?It's a tight knit group of people who are all on the same page. There's plenty of collective wisdom & technical savvy to help you sleep well
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The equity offering was very good considering the growth stage of the company.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Very smart, but no egos. Lots of maturity to get things done without having to be managed. They enjoy getting together outside of work, too.
Constructive Feedback From SoundHound Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?You reduced everyones pay and paid off over 40% of your company. Clearly it's an issue with the top, not the workers at the bottom.
SoundHound Company Information
SoundHound Company Overview
"SoundHound is a mobile device service that allows users to identify music by humming, singing and playing a recorded track."
SoundHound Mission, Vision & Values
SoundHound Mission & Values
Our SoundHound product applies our technology to music, enabling people to discover, explore, and share the music around them, and even find the name of that song stuck in their heads by singing or humming. And through the Houndify platform, we empower developers to be part of the Speech-to-Meaning revolution.Dec 15, 2015
| Headquarter | Santa Clara, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.soundhound.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2004 |
| Company Status | Private |
SoundHound Competitors
SoundHound competitors include Wistia, Kaltura, and Gracenote. SoundHound ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SoundHound compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
SoundHound Employees
3 employees at SoundHound have reviewed SoundHound 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 3 SoundHound employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SoundHound are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at SoundHound, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SoundHound are generally satisfied with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at SoundHound are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SoundHound believe the environment at SoundHound is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SoundHound is extremely fast. About 67% of the employees at SoundHound work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at SoundHound are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining SoundHound - Employee Onboarding
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.
SoundHound KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no SoundHound employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand SoundHound's KPIs and OKRs.
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SoundHound CEO & Leadership
SoundHound CEO - Keyvan Mohajer
67 /100
Keyvan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Keyvan in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Keyvan Mohajer’s employees rank SoundHound in the Top 50% for Meetings, in the Bottom 45% for Environment, and in the Bottom 45% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to SoundHound’s competitors, Keyvan Mohajer ranks below both Kaltura CEO Ron Yekutiel and Wistia CEO Chris Savage.
SoundHound Leadership
The SoundHound Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Keyvan Mohajer, CTO Tim Stonehocker, and VP Finance & Administration Steve Emberland
Keyvan Mohajer CEO / President
Keyvan Mohajer serves as the CEO / President of SoundHound.
Tim Stonehocker CTO
Tim Stonehocker serves as the CTO for SoundHound. Tim started at SoundHound in January of 2010. Tim is based in the San... read more
Steve Emberland VP Finance & Administration
Steve Emberland serves as the VP Finance & Administration for SoundHound Inc.. Steve started at SoundHound Inc. in... read more
Cheryl Lucanegro VP Advertising Strategy and Sales
Cheryl Lucanegro serves as the VP Advertising Strategy and Sales for SoundHound. Cheryl started at SoundHound in March... read more
Michael Zagorsek VP, Product Marketing
Michael Zagorsek serves as the VP, Product Marketing for SoundHound Inc. Michael started at SoundHound Inc in July of... read more
Mary McKenna Senior Director, Brand Partnerships
Mary McKenna serves as the Senior Director, Brand Partnerships for SoundHound Inc. Mary started at SoundHound Inc in... read more
Larry Marcus Director
Larry Marcus serves as the Director for SoundHound. Larry started at SoundHound in January of 2009. Larry is based in... read more
Amir Arbabi Vice President, Business Development
Amir Arbabi serves as the Vice President, Business Development of SoundHound.
Majid Emami Vice President of Engineering
Majid Emami serves as the Vice President of Engineering of SoundHound.
SoundHound Salaries
How much does SoundHound pay?
How much do people at SoundHound get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SoundHound is $123,980, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $145,982, or $70 per hour.
At SoundHound, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $185,441 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $56,449 annually. Average SoundHound salaries by department include: Product at $135,341, Sales at $279,986, HR at $108,125, and Business Development at $108,737. Half of SoundHound salaries are above $145,982.
3 employees at SoundHound rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at SoundHound rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $84k | $84k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $116k | $116k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $146k | $146k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $211k | $211k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $250k | $250k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $349k | $349k | 100th Percentile |
$123,980*
Average Compensation
$145,982*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
SoundHound Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at SoundHound
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SoundHound across various culture dimensions.
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SoundHound PTO
SoundHound's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is SoundHound's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, SoundHound applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
8
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (8 out of 8)
- 0% Denied ( out of 8)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 8)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in SoundHound on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Design | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Miami | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding SoundHound
Who is the CEO of SoundHound?
SoundHound CEO is Keyvan Mohajer, their score by employees is 67
What is the salary for Senior Developer in SoundHound?
Senior Developer average salary in the US is 146k
What are the salaries in the Finance in SoundHound?
The average salaries for Finance in SoundHound is 86k
Who are SoundHound competitors?
SoundHound main competitors are Wistia, Kaltura, Gracenote
Who is SoundHound leadership?
Tim Stonehocker, Steve Emberland & Cheryl Lucanegro are part of SoundHound leadership, Keyvan Mohajer is the CEO
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