Baseten
Small (~100)
Cresta
Mid (~500)
Best For
Baseten
Best for: Engineers who want high ownership building ML inference infrastructure
Cresta
Best for: Professionals interested in Cresta
Ratings
BasetenCresta
4.3
4.6
Overall
3.5
3.7
Work-Life Balance
4.3
4.7
Culture & Values
4.0
4.6
Comp & Benefits
4.2
4.4
Senior Mgmt
4.0
4.4
Career Opps
👍 92% Recommend
👤 95% CEO Approval (CEO)
Culture Values
Baseten only
🧩 Wears Many Hats🤝 Flat Hierarchy
Cresta only
🌱 Learning & Growth💎 Strong Comp & Equity
Shared
⚙️ Engineering-Driven🚀 Ship Fast & Iterate🎯 Direct Product Impact
Pros & Cons
Baseten
- Cutting-edge ML inference infrastructure — deploying models at scale for real production customers
- Small team means high ownership and direct impact on product direction and company strategy
- Limited resources compared to larger competitors — can feel stretched thin on multiple fronts
- Fast-moving product roadmap means priorities shift frequently as the market evolves
Cresta
- World-class engineering talent with zero politics and deep individual ownership
- Strong comp with real equity upside — median $271k TC for US engineers
- Fast-paced culture can be at odds with work-life balance during sprints
- Hyper-growth means roles and processes are constantly evolving
Bottom Line
Baseten
Choose Baseten if you want high ownership building ML inference infrastructure at an early-stage startup — but expect startup intensity and shifting priorities.
Cresta
Cresta — check Glassdoor for detailed reviews.
Open Roles
Baseten — 55 jobs
💻 Engineering
25
💼 Sales / GTM
12
⚙️ Operations
4
📣 Marketing
3
📋 Product
3
🧠 ML / AI
2
📊 Data
1
👤 HR / People
1
Cresta — 120 jobs
💻 Engineering
48
💼 Sales / GTM
27
🧠 ML / AI
9
📣 Marketing
8
🎨 Design
6
💰 Finance
3
👤 HR / People
3
⚙️ Operations
3
📋 Product
3
📊 Data
1
Summary
Baseten scores 4.3/5.0 on Glassdoor with a 3.5 work-life balance rating. Cresta scores 4.6/5.0 overall with a 3.7 WLB. That’s a 0.3-point gap on overall satisfaction.
Both companies share these culture values: Engineering-Driven, Ship Fast & Iterate, Direct Product Impact. Baseten also emphasizes Wears Many Hats, Flat Hierarchy. Cresta also emphasizes Learning & Growth, Strong Comp & Equity.
On the hiring front, Baseten has 55 open roles and Cresta has 120 open roles.