ElevenLabs

AI Voice & Audio Platform — Text-to-Speech, Voice Cloning, and Conversational AI

The consensus on ElevenLabs: Choose ElevenLabs if you want to work on the world's leading AI voice platform with exceptional colleagues and real product impact — but expect startup-speed intensity and long hours.

2022
Founded
New York
Headquarters
~500
Employees
$11B
Valuation (2026)
Culture Overview

What it's really like to work at ElevenLabs

Founded in 2022 by Mati Staniszewski (ex-Palantir) and Piotr Dabkowski (ex-Google ML), ElevenLabs has rapidly become the market leader in AI voice technology. The culture is fast-paced and product-driven, with a globally distributed team spanning NYC, London, and Warsaw. Engineers work on genuinely cutting-edge audio AI with high ownership and visible impact.

Fast-Paced AI-First Remote-Friendly Product-Led High Ownership Global Team
Glassdoor Ratings

What employees actually say

4.2
Overall Glassdoor Score
Based on 38 reviews
Culture & Values 3.9
Compensation & Benefits 3.9
Career Opportunities 4.2
Senior Management 3.9
Work-Life Balance 3.6
Overall Rating 4.2
73% Recommend to a Friend
80% CEO Approval (Mati Staniszewski)
Employee Review Themes

The good and the hard parts

✓ What employees love

  • ✓ Market-leading AI voice technology — genuinely impressive product that people love using
  • ✓ Exceptional caliber of teammates — “unlike anything seen at multiple tech unicorns”
  • ✓ Remote-friendly with hybrid options in NYC, London, and Warsaw
  • ✓ Broad ownership and autonomy — engineers work on highly visible, impactful problems
  • ✓ Strong product-market fit with $330M ARR and clear market leadership

✗ What could be better

  • ✗ Extreme workload — 60–70+ hour weeks are common; work-life balance rated lowest (3.6/5)
  • ✗ Compensation can be below market for the intensity of work, with thin equity packages
  • ✗ Leadership described as “telling compelling stories but not always honoring promises”
  • ✗ High-pressure culture with low margin for error — career growth contingent on alignment with leadership
Engineering Culture

How the engineering team works

Tech Stack

Python TypeScript React Next.js WebRTC

Key Products

Text-to-Speech Voice Cloning AI Dubbing Conversational AI

Open Source & Developer API

Official Python and JS SDKs on GitHub. Extensive developer API with documentation. Active developer community building on the voice AI platform. Explore the API →

Team Structure

Small, fast-moving teams with first-principles engineering philosophy. Remote-first with offices in NYC, London, and Warsaw. Engineers drive projects end-to-end across the full stack.

Open Positions

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