Defining Application Integrity for the AI Era
SmartBear helps teams ensure continuous, measurable assurance that software works as intended – with governance at AI speed and scale.
Our mission guides everything
We strive to be the first choice for software development teams of all sizes – providing the tools to improve application delivery.
SmartBear is pioneering innovation in software quality, embracing AI’s transformative potential. The company’s solutions, powered by SmartBear AI, give software development teams around the world visibility and automation that provide end-to-end quality.
SmartBear is trusted by over 16 million developers, testers, and software engineers at 32,000+ organizations – including innovators like Adobe, JetBlue and Microsoft.
With an active peer-to-peer community, SmartBear meets customers where they are to help make our technology-driven world a better place. The company is committed to ethical corporate practices, including responsible AI that integrates accountability and transparency across its technology stack, and to social responsibility, promoting good in all the communities it serves.
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From a small idea to a global force
For over two decades, SmartBear has grown from a small developer-focused toolset into one of the most trusted multi-product companies in the software ecosystem, defining application integrity for the AI era.
2003
Founded on a belief
Jason Cohen started SmartBear on a simple conviction: quality should be accessible and dependable for every software team. That belief has never changed.
Growing portfolio
Built through innovation
SmartBear expanded through the integration of trusted products — Swagger, ReadyAPI, TestComplete, Zephyr, BugSnag, and more — covering every stage of the SDLC.
The AI era
A pivotal inflection point
Exponential gains in development speed and code abstraction have outpaced traditional quality controls, creating escalating risk and demanding a new approach.
Today
Application integrity
Now supporting 32,000+ organizations worldwide, SmartBear delivers continuous, measurable assurance that software just works as intended — at AI speed and scale.
Meet our leadership team
Leaders who shape the future of software quality and integrity.
Global presence
SmartBear’s global footprint spans North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific – enabling round-the-clock support for teams delivering high-integrity applications. Our distributed workforce and active international community connect innovators worldwide through shared standards, best practices, and collaboration.
Global Headquarters
United States
450 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
European Headquarters
Ireland
Mayoralty House, Flood Street, Galway, H91 P8PR
How we work together
Our values shape everything we build and how we build it
Smart
SmartBears are smart. We solve complex problems with ingenuity and clarity – making quality simpler, stronger, and more accessible for teams everywhere.
Open
We share ideas freely and listen actively – creating an environment where every perspective helps us build better products and stronger relationships.
Driven
We push boundaries and move with purpose – staying focused on outcomes that help our customers deliver high-integrity applications.
Accountable
We keep our promises and own our work – showing up for our customers, our teammates, and our mission every day.
Curious
We experiment, explore, and learn constantly – embracing new technologies and fresh thinking to help shape the future of software quality.
Join us
Ready to build something that matters? Explore open roles and find your place on the team.
Built in the open, for everyone
SmartBear maintains open-source tools trusted by millions — from Swagger and the OpenAPI Specification to testing frameworks and GitHub repositories used by developers worldwide.
Open-source leadership
SmartBear maintains Swagger, SoapUI, and the OpenAPI Specification — foundational tools that millions of developers rely on daily. Our GitHub repositories and active contributions to testing frameworks keep the ecosystem moving forward.
Explore open-source toolsIndustry collaboration
We participate in standards organizations including the OpenAPI Initiative, sponsor technical conferences, and host developer meetups and community events connecting practitioners worldwide.
Visit the OpenAPI InitiativeDeveloper resources
From community forums and technical documentation to certification courses and best-practice guides, SmartBear invests in helping teams build the skills they need to ship high-quality software.
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