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Udacity Company Culture
Udacity Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Udacity's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Happiness
B+Retention
B+Team
B+Udacity CEO
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Gabe Dalporto
57 /100
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Diversity at Udacity
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Udacity have rated Office Culture, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Udacity
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Udacity have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Udacity 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 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-11
Udacity employees are -11% more likely to recommend Udacity as a great place to work
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 46% | Detractors |
Working at Udacity
Working at Udacity is rated highly by 48 employees, across various culture dimensions. Udacity employees are most satisfied about Environment, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness categories, putting Udacity’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Udacity was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Udacity
B
Overall Company Culture at Udacity is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
25%
Udacity ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Udacity Employee Reviews
Out of 52 Udacity employee reviews, 76% were positive. The remaining 24% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Udacity improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 76% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 24% |
Positive Reviews From Udacity Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The efficiency of it all
- What did you like most about the interview process?fast fast fast! they knew how to move me through the funnel
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Unlimited PTO is the best
Constructive Feedback From Udacity Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?401k match, better expensing and reimbursement processes
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?We need a long term strategy and alignment between departments.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Fire the CEO and leadership team, they think we're a SAAS product.
Udacity Company Information
Udacity Company Overview
Udacity’s mission is to power careers through tech education.
Udacity Mission, Vision & Values
Udacity Mission & Values
Udacity’s mission is to power careers through tech education. Every industry is being impacted by modern technology. As companies everywhere adapt and transform their businesses, they’re looking to hire people with the tech skills to match their goals. We work with the world’s technology leaders to teach these critical tech skills through our powerful and flexible digital education platform. Now even the busiest learners can be prepared to take on the most in-demand tech roles.
| Headquarter | 2440 W El Camino Real Mountain View, CA 94040 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.udacity.com |
| Founding Date | 2011 |
| Tel | 0000000000 |
| Company Status | Private |
Udacity Competitors
Udacity competitors include Pluralsight, Udemy, Coursera, and General Assembly. Udacity ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Udacity compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Udacity Employees
48 employees at Udacity have reviewed Udacity 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 48 Udacity employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Udacity are pleased with their total compensation at Udacity, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Udacity are pleased with their team. 48 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Udacity are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Udacity believe the environment at Udacity is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Udacity is extremely fast. About 60% of the employees at Udacity work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Udacity are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Udacity - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Udacity is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Udacity employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Udacity KPIs and OKRs
At Udacity 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Udacity's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Udacity employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Udacity CEO & Leadership
Udacity CEO - Gabe Dalporto
57 /100
Gabe’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Gabe in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Gabe Dalporto’s employees rank Udacity in the Top 15% for Environment, in the Top 15% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 20% for Happiness. When compared to Udacity’s competitors, Gabe Dalporto ranks below both General Assembly CEO Jake Schwartz and Udemy CEO Greg Brown.
Udacity Leadership
The Udacity Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Gabe Dalporto, VP Engineering James Richards, and Director Of Learning, Artificial Intelligence Dhruv Parthasarathy
Gabe Dalporto CEO / President
Gabe Dalporto serves as the CEO / President of Udacity.
James Richards VP Engineering
James Richards serves as the VP Engineering of Udacity. James started at Udacity in March of 2018. James currently... read more
Dhruv Parthasarathy Director Of Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Dhruv Parthasarathy serves as the Director Of Learning, Artificial Intelligence of Udacity. Dhruv started at Udacity in... read more
Alex Varel VP, Enterprise
Alex Varel serves as the VP, Enterprise of Udacity. Alex started at Udacity in September of 2018. Alex currently resides... read more
Christian Plagemann VP Content & Learning Products
Christian Plagemann serves as the VP Content & Learning Products of Udacity. Christian started at Udacity in January of... read more
Kathleen Mullaney VP, Careers
Kathleen Mullaney serves as the VP, Careers of Udacity. Kathleen started at Udacity in November of 2014. Kathleen... read more
Markus Spiering VP Product
Markus Spiering serves as the VP Product of Udacity. Markus started at Udacity in July of 2018. Markus currently resides... read more
Stuart Frye VP, Learning Products & Partnerships
Stuart Frye serves as the VP, Learning Products & Partnerships of Udacity. Stuart started at Udacity in November of... read more
Christopher Watkins Chief Words Officer
Christopher Watkins serves as the Chief Words Officer of Udacity. Christopher started at Udacity in January of 2017.... read more
Udacity Salaries
How much does Udacity pay?
How much do people at Udacity get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Udacity is $131,515, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $155,886, or $74 per hour.
At Udacity, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $309,960 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,005 annually. Average Udacity salaries by department include: Finance at $96,589, Product at $146,063, Customer Support at $74,999, and Sales at $292,906. Half of Udacity salaries are above $155,886.
22 employees at Udacity rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings) while 22 employees at Udacity rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $78k | $78k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $116k | $116k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $154k | $154k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $213k | $213k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $281k | $281k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $372k | $372k | 100th Percentile |
$131,515*
Average Compensation
$155,886*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Udacity Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Udacity
Diverse employees at Udacity score the company 75/100 across various culture categories, placing Udacity in the Top 35% 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 Udacity across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Udacity Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Udacity PTO
Udacity's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Udacity's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Udacity Careers
Udacity Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Udacity applied for 21 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 62% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
21
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 62% Granted (13 out of 21)
- 0% Denied ( out of 21)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 21)
- 38% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (8 out of 21)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Udacity Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Udacity on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 36% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 32% | |
Engineering | 12% | |
Marketing | 4% | |
Business Development | 3% | |
Other | 13% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 54% | |
|---|---|---|
Mountain View | 9% | |
Los Angeles | 3% | |
Portland | 1% | |
Rancho Cordova | 1% | |
Other | 32% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Udacity
What is Udacity address?
Udacity location is at 2440 W El Camino Real
Who is the CEO of Udacity?
Udacity CEO is Gabe Dalporto, their score by employees is 57
What is Udacity eNPS?
The eNPS for Udacity is -11
What is the salary for Developer in Udacity?
Developer average salary in the US is 123k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Udacity?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Udacity is 75k
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