Does Skillz pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Skillz employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Skillz. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Skillz?

45% of Skillz employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Skillz 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Skillz?

Software Engineer (25) , Manager (7) , Senior Software Engineer (6) , Engineer (5) , Finance (5) , Player Support Agent (5) , Project Manager (5) , VIP Account Manager (5) , Analyst (4) , Marketing (4) , Operations (4) , Customer Service (3) , Product Designer (3) , Recruiter (3) , Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at Skillz according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great and are very dedicated." ((in 43 reviews)); "The benefits are good" ((in 20 reviews)); "There is ample chances to work with others not necessarily in my direct team, which I think is great for the cross" ((in 19 reviews)); "My coworkers are great and REALLY SMART." ((in 14 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Skillz according to real employee reviews?

"It seems like senior leadership is actively trying to make the company worse and drive people out at the moment." ((in 21 reviews)); "Management and direction were poor and priorities changed way too often." ((in 19 reviews)); "Andrew the CEO is terrible." ((in 17 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 12 reviews)); "upper management was complete shambles" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Skillz redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Skillz redundancy and their outlook for job security at Skillz in 2026.

Skillz Reviews

3.0

45% would recommend to a friend

(336 total reviews)

Andrew Paradise

41% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity and inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture and values

2.5

Senior management

Skillz has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 336 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Skillz employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

336 reviews

1.0

8 Aug 2022

Terrible Senior Leadership

Software engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Engineering and Mid Level Management is exceptionally good. Pay is competitive.

Cons

Senior Leadership is autocratic, and does not appreciate dissent. Terrible work life balance, everyone is overworked and doing multiple roles. The project planning is very erratic and constantly changing. Lack of good leadership at the top.

5.0

8 Aug 2024

Title: Great Place for make an impact and part of turnaround

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Pros: Innovative Environment: The company is at the forefront of the real-money sector, offering exciting opportunities to work on projects which make a real impact Career Development: There are ample opportunities for career advancement. The management is supportive of professional development, offering training and resources to help employees grow in their roles. Team Culture: The work culture is collaborative and inclusive. The team is passionate about their work, and there’s a strong sense of camaraderie among colleagues. The leadership fosters an open-door policy, which makes communication smooth and efficient. Compensation and Benefits: The salary is competitive with good benefits. Performance bonuses and other incentives are offered, which can be quite rewarding.

Cons

Cons: Work-Life Balance: The fast-paced nature of the industry can sometimes lead to long hours and high stress. Work-life balance can be challenging, especially during peak periods or major projects.

1.0

2 Dec 2025

Toxic workculture is promoted

Software development engineer (sde1)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

None, if you consider overworking then sure

Cons

- Extremely poor project management - Leads that are arrogant and don't do anything apart from building pressure and boss you around - No one knows whats going on in code base - Volatile in nature, today you are part of the team tomorrow you might be asked to leave

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