Is OpenText a good company to work for?

OpenText has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 6,376 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at OpenText to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about OpenText have been left by employees working as Software Developer , Senior Software Engineer and Account Development Executive .

Does OpenText pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, OpenText employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at OpenText. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at OpenText?

52% of OpenText employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated OpenText 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at OpenText?

Software Engineer (442) , Senior Software Engineer (258) , Associate Software Engineer (143) , Account Executive (119) , Lead Software Engineer (112) , Software Developer (100) , Intern (79) , Manager (77) , Senior Consultant (63) , Sales (62) , Consultant (59) , Project Manager (58) , Engineering Intern (57) , Senior Account Executive (57) , Cloud Applications Consultant (50)

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

"1) Will get a chance to work on various tech 2) Good work life balance" ((in 740 reviews)); "Great people working for a company that cared about them less and less every quarter." ((in 347 reviews)); "The benefits are good and huge" ((in 336 reviews)); "Friendly and good culture." ((in 217 reviews)); "good experience and you can definitely learn something new in the organization the work culture is good." ((in 164 reviews))

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

"Poor management and people tend to take things personally." ((in 290 reviews)); "frequent layoffs and uncertainity prevails" ((in 202 reviews)); "when people complained about low salaries among other things they prepared a plan to blame employees for been less friendly and negative towards eachothers... whatever..." ((in 173 reviews)); "He was a micro manager and workaholic" ((in 110 reviews)); "Leadership and Management decision making is poor" ((in 80 reviews))

What are employees saying about OpenText layoffs in 2026?

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

OpenText reviews

3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(21 total reviews)

James McGourlay

40% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

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5.0

Aug 14, 2025

Great Place to work

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Product Portfolio OpenText offers a wide range of enterprise solutions, including cloud-based and hybrid systems, which gives Account Executives a robust set of tools to sell. Consultative Selling Environment The role emphasizes strategic, consultative engagement with clients, especially C-level decision-makers, allowing for meaningful business impact. Global Reach & Innovation Focus OpenText is positioned as an AI-first, future-driven company, which can be appealing for professionals looking to work at the forefront of digital transformation. Competitive Compensation Successful Account Executives are rewarded with one of the most competitive compensation packages in the industry1. Inclusive Culture OpenText promotes diversity and inclusion, with policies that support equitable treatment across various demographics1. Remote Flexibility Many roles, including Account Executive positions, offer remote work options, which supports work-life balance.

Cons

High Pressure & Stress Some reviews mention a stressful environment with high expectations, especially for those not consistently hitting target

4.0

Oct 15, 2024

Great company to grow with

Senior software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of diverse work opportunities

Cons

Some teams are very inclusive and less open to change within the larger Opentext family

1.0

Nov 30, 2023

1 score place to work

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

slow pace in tech industry, not a lot of works. retire work

Cons

if you work hard and ambitious, dont work here. there is silent racist in some team culture. you as asian work like slave, no promotion. you take on more just because you can do more. this silent racist drive me to mental health issue which is not fun at all. it took me 2 years to get recover from it. I hope i never worked here.

OpenText Response

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Thank you for your feedback. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are pillars of our culture, mission, and values. Our business is strengthened by the diverse perspectives, interests, and identities of our employees and customers. OpenText continues to build and foster a workplace environment where individuality is celebrated. We care about all our employees, and we continuously look to remove barriers and help employees build successful careers. In addition, Our employee wellness program is a cornerstone to OpenText’s working culture. Currently, we operate a hybrid work structure which gives our team members the flexibility of home working with the opportunity to collaborate and innovate together in-person. We are always looking to improve on and implement global and local policies to enhance work-life balance for employees. OpenText has recently been recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers.

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