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      WP Engine reviews

      A great place to work!

      Senior talent advisor
      Current employee
      Limerick, Limerick
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      I’ve had the pleasure of working at WP Engine for the past few years and it has been a great experience. The company truly values its employees, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone feels heard and respected. The company provides great opportunities for career advancement. There’s a strong emphasis on continuous learning and they offer resources and programs to help you enhance your skills and reach your professional goals. The work-life balance here is fantastic. It's remote friendly, we have really great benefits, a wellness program and generous time off. Overall, WP Engine is a fantastic place to work.

      Cons

      There are no major cons to speak of. Like any growing company, there are occasional challenges, but the leadership team handles them with transparency and a focus on improving processes.

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      WP Engine Response
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      Hello and thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear your experience has been so positive over the years and that you're feeling our core values in your everyday work as well as feeling supported to grow and thrive. We're also very happy to hear you enjoy our emphasis on work/life balance and the benefits our Total Rewards Team works very hard to put into place to ensure everyone's wellbeing is accounted for. If you ever have more feedback to share, positive or constructive, we encourage you to reach out to your EE Business Partner or any member of our Employee Experience Team. Thanks for being part of WP Engine, we're so glad to have you here!

      TSE 1

      Tse 1
      Current employee
      Limerick, Limerick
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      haven’t found issues with work life balance(very good for customer facing roles). enough annual leaves and public holidays offered on top few other leaves offered. options to move ahead in carrier though might be hard to find openings cause people rarely move of go for other opportunities, still the option is open like to switch to

      Cons

      the pay raise or increments might not be good enough. even working through slave driven like busy queues during peak season not much recognition given like bonus or anything like that or even considering for pay raise as there as other hidden criterias or atleast thats not well disclosed. recognitions only through a portal where that likely only your manager whos gonna give a shout and point to redeemed but dont feel its worth

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      WP Engine Response
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      Hello and thank you for making time to share your experience, as it helps guide our continued growth and success. While we're glad to hear you feel a healthy sense of work/life balance, your experience in regards to compensation, recognition, and growth are concerning to us. This is not in line with the experience we want for anybody at WP Engine, as we place a lot of emphasis on ensuring our compensation is in line with the market, we're providing growth and development opportunities for all, and finding meaningful ways to recognize people for their hard work. We recently conducted "Compensation 101" trainings for all technical support engineers. If you weren't able to attend you can reach out to your Manager for the recording or connect with your EE Business Partner with any compensation related questions. On the other concerns you have raised, if you haven't already done so, we'd greatly encourage you to reach out to your Employee Experience Business Partner, Manager, or Customer Experience Leader so that we can learn more and work to address these concerns. We sincerely appreciate your feedback and hope we can connect to learn more.

      Good culture lack of progression and/or career development

      Cdr customer development
      Current employee
      London, England
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great people, nice culture and socials

      Cons

      Lack of training/development and promotion opportunity

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      WP Engine Response
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      Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your experience thus far at WP Engine. We're glad to hear you're enjoying our culture and the people you get to work with each day, as that's core to so much of what we do! In regards to career development, within Sales we offer a self-taught program we call "path to success", where employees have the chance to up skill asynchronously with support of their manager. We've recently made more investments in tools and bespoke training programs to ensure different topics and skillsets are being covered throughout the year. We also offer the chance to shadow colleagues to learn more about what skills you might need to move up within the organization over time. We're always looking for ways to improve these programs and offer even more opportunities for people to grow and develop skills at WP Engine. If you haven't already done so, we'd encourage you to speak with your manager so that you can share your experience and explore development programs already available to you. Additionally, your Employee Experience Business Partner is always available to learn more about your goals and aspirations and note your feedback on things we can do to support these efforts even more going forward. Thanks again for taking the time share your experience!

      Quota is attainable if you grind

      Brand account manager
      Current employee
      Austin, TX
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      -Good friendly culture -large book of business, transactional deals - can hit quota if you grind it out and prospect hard, but exhausting -remote

      Cons

      -very low base for AM - company keeps making it harder to hit, they really don’t like paying us -Seems as if they are moving towards a self service model -low career advancement

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      WP Engine Response
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      We appreciate you taking the time out of your day to share your feedback with us! We're really happy to hear you enjoy our company culture and our virtual-first approach to work. In regards to pay and quota in our Sales organization: WP Engine's compensation philosophy is to pay competitive to market based on cost of talent vs cost of living. We utilize salary surveys to review our salary ranges on an annual basis and then conduct an annual salary planning review for market adjustment increases in sales. We recognize that employees feel more pressure to hit quotas as we approach the end of the month and are currently reviewing our structure to better allow our Sales Team to meet their goals and feel supported. We put a lot of emphasis with our people leaders on ensuring everyone here at WP Engine has opportunities to grow and thrive both personally and professionally, so hearing you aren't seeing opportunities to advance your career concerns us. If you're comfortable doing so, we'd encourage you to reach out to your EE Business Partner or anybody in Employee Experience so that we can work to address this. Thank you again for sharing your experience, we're glad you're part of WP Engine!

      A Company That Truly Invests in Its People

      Sales manager
      Current employee
      Austin, TX
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      I’ve had the opportunity to work in several different industries from food business to government but what sets this company apart is its genuine commitment to career development, employee support, and a positive culture that continues to keep me motivated. In my 4 years I have received 6 promotions and have always had a roadmap and clarity into my promotion paths. I genuinely enjoy the people I work with and the management I have.

      Cons

      It is a high velocity environment which can be stressful at times. Some internal systems and processes are still evolving. There’s plenty of opportunity to contribute to improvements, but it requires adaptability. There is and will be continuing change for optimizations as the company scales which does lead to some slowdowns and issues along the way.

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      WP Engine Response
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      Thank you so much for leaving this review and sharing your experience thus far at WP Engine. We're so glad to hear you've felt our emphasis on a healthy and thriving culture, opportunities for growth and development, and people who have each other's backs and come together to take on whatever comes our way. We're committed to remaining employee-centric as you noted and will always strive to make decisions that improve the experience of the people who work here. If you ever have more feedback to share, positive or constructive, we encourage you to reach out to your EE Business Partner or any member of our Employee Experience Team. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, thanks for being here!

      No growth

      Anonymous employee
      Current employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      -Friendly and supportive colleagues who are genuinely willing to help -Management is generally approachable and open to feedback

      Cons

      -Salary progression is limited, with increases not keeping pace with responsibilities or market rates -Opportunities for career growth and promotion are fairly restricted, leading to stagnation over time -Sales targets have become increasingly difficult to achieve without corresponding improvements in resources, strategy, or support

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      WP Engine Response
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      We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. While we're glad to hear you enjoy working with your colleagues and find management approachable and open to feedback, we are very concerned by your experience regarding compensation, career growth, and sales targets. This is not aligned with the experience we want for anyone at WP Engine. If you haven't already done so, we encourage you to reach out to your Employee Experience Business Partner so they can learn more about your concerns and work to address them. We hope to hear from you soon, we're committed to learning more and supporting you as best we can.

      Great company with solid leadership

      Principal architect
      Current employee
      Houston, TX
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Positive company culture Good opportunities for long term employment

      Cons

      Nothing material at this time.

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      WP Engine Response
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      Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience at WP Engine! We're so glad to hear you've been enjoying being part of our company culture and are finding a lot of opportunities to stick around and grow professionally here! If you ever have more feedback to share, positive or constructive, we'd encourage you to reach out to your EE Business Partner or anybody on our Employee Experience Team, as this information is important for our growth. Thank you so much for sharing, we're glad to have you here at WP Engine!

      It's a great place to survive and that's it

      Sr. software engineer
      Current employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - Remote first company - Stable (nothing changes much)

      Cons

      - Whether you excel or just get by, the reward is the same. - The company aims for median pay and waits for people to leave before acting on feedback. - There is no clear career development after reaching seniority. While some paths exist in theory, I haven’t seen anyone being rewarded for the hard work they put in. - Corporate culture with more meeting than actual work. - Even management is somewhat disconnected from doing the right thing. (comming from "High risk, low reward")

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      Great place for career growth and a supportive culture

      Ux
      Current employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Working here has been one of the best career decisions I’ve made. From day one, I’ve felt encouraged to take on new challenges, develop my skills, and grow both professionally and personally. The leadership team genuinely invests in employees’ success — through mentorship, training opportunities, and clear pathways for advancement. What I appreciate most is the collaborative environment. Everyone is open to sharing knowledge, celebrating wins, and supporting each other when things get tough. It’s a place where your contributions are noticed, and your career goals are taken seriously. Because of this, I’ve been able to achieve meaningful career growth and expand into new responsibilities that I wouldn’t have imagined a few years ago. I also enjoy the positive culture, where work-life balance is respected and new ideas are welcomed. Pros: Strong focus on career development Supportive leadership and team culture Opportunities to take on meaningful challenges Respect for work-life balance

      Cons

      Fast-paced environment (which can be challenging, but rewarding if you enjoy growth)

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      WP Engine Response
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      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you've had such a positive experience here at WP Engine over the years! We put a lot of focus into ensuring everyone here has the opportunity to achieve meaningful career growth, so we're glad to see that's been your experience! We also love to hear about the collaboration and support you've felt in your time here, our culture of support and having each other's backs is a something we pride ourselves on. We fully recognize the need for work/life balance in this day and age and strive to provide a healthy balance for everyone, so it's wonderful to hear this is being felt in your role! We appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback, if you ever have more to share we encourage you to reach out to your EE Business Partner or anybody else on the Employee Experience Team. Thanks for being part of WP Engine, we're so glad you're here!

      Awesome place to grow your sales career with a great culture

      Account manager
      Current employee
      Austin, TX
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The culture here is seriously solid. Everyone’s competitive in a good way — we push each other, celebrate wins, share what’s working, and have a blast while doing it. No big egos or weird politics, just a group of people who want to win and see each other win. There’s real opportunity to move up if you put in the work. I’ve seen people go from new reps to team leads and beyond because they stayed consistent and brought the right attitude. It’s a great place to build your career and be part of a team that actually gives a damn.

      Cons

      It can be fast-paced and there’s definitely pressure to hit goals — but that’s sales. If you’re disciplined and organized, you’ll be just fine.

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      WP Engine Response
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      Hello and thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review, this sort of feedback is integral to our continued growth and success. We're so glad you enjoy our culture and the people here at WP Engine, we agreed entirely that the people here are hungry for growth and have each other's backs every single day! We also love to hear you see a path forward in regards to career growth and professional development, as we place a great deal of emphasis in these areas to ensure everyone at WP Engine can grow and thrive together. If you ever have more feedback to share, positive or constructive, we encourage you to reach out to your EE Business Partner or any member of our Employee Experience Team. Thank you so much, we're so glad you're here on this journey with us!