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WP Engine powers amazing digital experiences for websites and applications built on WordPress. The company’s premium managed hosting platform provides the performance, reliability and security required by the biggest brands in the world, while remaining affordable and intuitive for smaller businesses and individuals. Companies of all sizes rely on WP Engine’s award-winning customer service team to quickly solve technical problems, and create a world-class customer experience. read more
WP Engine Company Culture
WP Engine Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
WP Engine's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Executive Team
ALeadership
AManager
AOutlook
AWP Engine CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Heather Brunner
91 /100
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Diversity at WP Engine
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at WP Engine have rated CEO Rating, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at WP Engine
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at WP Engine have rated CEO Rating, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
WP Engine 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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
45
WP Engine employees are 45% more likely to recommend WP Engine as a great place to work
| 64% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 19% | Detractors |
Working at WP Engine
Working at WP Engine is rated highly by 59 employees, across various culture dimensions. WP Engine employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting WP Engine’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Austin. See below in detail how working at WP Engine was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WP Engine
B+
Overall Company Culture at WP Engine is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
WP Engine ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
WP Engine Employee Reviews
Out of 48 WP Engine employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From WP Engine Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Productive, insightful, not scary and genuine
- What makes you most happy at work?The people, helping everyone internal and external
- What are some of the best things about your team?Accept you for you and willngness to help
WP Engine Company Information
WP Engine Company Overview
WP Engine was founded in 2010 and its current CEO is Heather Brunner. Since its inception 16 years ago, WP Engine has grown to 400 employees.
WP Engine Mission, Vision & Values
WP Engine Mission Statement
WP Engine powers amazing digital experiences for websites and applications built on WordPress. The company’s premium managed hosting platform provides the performance, reliability and security required by the biggest brands in the world, while remaining affordable and intuitive for smaller businesses and individuals. Companies of all sizes rely on WP Engine’s award-winning customer service team to quickly solve technical problems, and create a world-class customer experience.
WP Engine Vision Statement
Bring your imagination, skills, and vision to life in breakthrough digital experiences.
WP Engine Values
- Do the right thing.
- Customer inspired.
- Where the best get better.
- Built to last.
- Aspiring to lead, committed to giving back.
| Headquarter | 504 Lavaca St Austin, TX 78701 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | wpengine.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Tel | (877) 344-9743 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | wpengine-careers.com |
| Social Sites |
WP Engine Competitors
WP Engine competitors include Pressable and Pantheon. WP Engine ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WP Engine 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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WP Engine Employees
WP Engine has 400 employees. 59 employees at WP Engine have reviewed WP Engine 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 59 WP Engine 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 WP Engine are generally satisfied with their total compensation at WP Engine, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WP Engine are extremely happy with their team. 59 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at WP Engine are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WP Engine believe the environment at WP Engine is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WP Engine is extremely fast. About 43% of the employees at WP Engine work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at WP Engine 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
WP Engine employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at WP Engine report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at WP Engine have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
93% of WP Engine employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
WP Engine employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
83% of WP Engine employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
WP Engine employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
88% of WP Engine employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining WP Engine - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining WP Engine is that the company was prepared on their first day. WP Engine 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.
WP Engine KPIs and OKRs
At WP Engine 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of WP Engine's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 WP Engine employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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WP Engine CEO & Leadership
91 /100
WP Engine CEO Awards and Recognitions
Heather’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Austin. With a high CEO score, Heather Brunner has won the Top Rated CEO in 2017. WP Engine’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Marketing department, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees with the company for Less than 1 Year. However, employees in the Sales department, employees in the Operations department, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to WP Engine’s competitors, Heather Brunner ranks right above Pantheon CEO Zack Rosen. Under Brunner’s leadership, WP Engine employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where WP Engine could stand to see real improvement.
WP Engine Leadership
The WP Engine Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Heather Brunner, Founder, CTO Jason Cohen, and Chief People Officer Annette Alexander
Heather Brunner CEO / President
Heather Brunner serves as the CEO / President of WP Engine.
Jason Cohen Founder, CTO
Jason Cohen serves as the Founder, CTO for WP Engine. Jason started at WP Engine in February of 2010. Jason is based in... read more
Annette Alexander Chief People Officer
Annette Alexander serves as the Chief People Officer for WP Engine. Annette started at WP Engine in March of 2017.... read more
Seth Halpern VP of Sales Operations
Seth Halpern serves as the VP of Sales Operations for WP Engine. Seth started at WP Engine in April of 2018. Seth is... read more
David Perdue VP Engineering
David Perdue serves as the VP Engineering for WP Engine. David started at WP Engine in January of 2018. David is based... read more
Matt Schatz SVP Global Sales
Matt Schatz serves as the SVP Global Sales for WP Engine. Matt started at WP Engine in April of 2017. Matt is based in... read more
John Hessinger VP, Demand Generation & Growth Marketing
John Hessinger serves as the VP, Demand Generation & Growth Marketing for WP Engine. John started at WP Engine in... read more
Eric Jones VP Global Brand & Communications
Eric Jones serves as the VP Global Brand & Communications for WP Engine. Eric started at WP Engine in January of 2016.... read more
David Fossas Senior Director of Brand
David Fossas serves as the Senior Director of Brand for WP Engine. David started at WP Engine in October of 2016. David... read more
WP Engine Salaries
How much does WP Engine pay?
How much do people at WP Engine get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WP Engine is $133,103, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $250,523, or $120 per hour.
At WP Engine, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $279,713 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,084 annually. Average WP Engine salaries by department include: Design at $82,192, Business Development at $115,530, IT at $93,949, and Product at $131,364. Half of WP Engine salaries are above $250,523.
30 employees at WP Engine rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 108 ratings) while 30 employees at WP Engine rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 36 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $113k | $113k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $169k | $169k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $238k | $238k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $259k | $259k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $383k | $383k | 100th Percentile |
$133,103*
Average Compensation
$250,523*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WP Engine Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WP Engine
Diverse employees at WP Engine score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing WP Engine in the Bottom 25% 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 WP Engine across various culture dimensions.
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WP Engine Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
WP Engine PTO
WP Engine's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is WP Engine's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 17% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. WP Engine's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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WP Engine Careers
WP Engine Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, WP Engine applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
WP Engine has a total of 400 employees
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (4 out of 4)
- 0% Denied ( out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let WP Engine Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in WP Engine on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 16% | |
Engineering | 10% | |
Marketing | 10% | |
Customer Support | 10% | |
Other | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Austin | 82% | |
|---|---|---|
Akron | 4% | |
Cedar Park | 2% | |
Boston | 2% | |
Jefferson City | 2% | |
Other | 8% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding WP Engine
What is WP Engine address?
WP Engine location is at 504 Lavaca St
Who is the CEO of WP Engine?
WP Engine CEO is Heather Brunner, their score by employees is 91
What is WP Engine eNPS?
The eNPS for WP Engine is 45
What is the salary for HR Manager in WP Engine?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 83k
What are the salaries in the Design in WP Engine?
The average salaries for Design in WP Engine is 82k
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