Does CRITICALSTART pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CRITICALSTART employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CRITICALSTART. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CRITICALSTART?

91% of CRITICALSTART employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CRITICALSTART 4.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CRITICALSTART?

Cyber Security Analyst (7) , Cyber Security Engineer (6) , SSE- Development (4) , Security Analyst (4) , Cyber Security Specialist (3) , Marketing (3) , Security Engineer (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3) , Account Executive (2) , Account Manager (2) , Engineer (2) , SOC Engineer (2) , Senior Security Analyst (2)

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

"Great people and super smart engineers." ((in 18 reviews)); "Fun fast environment with great leadership" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good Work/Life Balance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 11 reviews)); "The team is collaborative and eager to learn despite the rapid changes that come with a high" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Pay could be better for the breadth of knowledge and throughput capacity expected." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some processes can be more structured, and communication can be improved for better clarity in requirements and planning." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about CRITICALSTART layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed CRITICALSTART locations?

Plano , Dallas , Denver , Lehi , Chicago , New York , Oklahoma City , Durham , Houston , Little Rock , Gaithersburg , Tampa

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CRITICALSTART reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)

Scott White

99% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.5

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Senior management

4.3

Career opportunities

CRITICALSTART has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 156 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CRITICALSTART employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

156 reviews

2.0

Feb 14, 2025

I dont like this Policy

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No work at all the time

Cons

15 days wfh option in an year ,earlier it was 30 days. The casual leaves and Sick leaves are deposited on monthly bases like 1 per month again this is not good policy

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Our leave policy is designed to ensure fairness and alignment with tenure while maintaining productivity. To support new joiners and exits, SL and CL are provided on a pro-rata basis from the date of joining. Additionally, while the Maharashtra S and E Act caps CL at 8 per year, we offer 12 as an added benefit. Our PL allowance of 18 days also exceeds the market standard of 15. We appreciate your input and continuously review our policies to balance employee needs with operational requirements and ensure we’re able to support our employees as best as possible. Please reach out to our People team if you’d like to further discuss. Update: This policy was just updated today (3/20/25) to an additional 28 work from home days per year. In addition, our Pune office has a hybrid model with every Monday and Friday as remote days, There is also opportunities to work remotely during Diwali, New Year's and others holiday and celebrations with manager approval.

4.0

Feb 11, 2025

Moving together in the right direction

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership is really coming together to get the company aligned on overall goals. Benefits are some of the best I've had with a company.

Cons

There will continue to be growing pains, and like with any start-up, the pace is fast and there's not always someone to cover you.

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear that our leadership and benefits have made a positive impact on your experience. We understand that rapid growth brings challenges, and we’re always looking for ways to support our team as we evolve. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate all you do to help us move forward together! Thank you for being part of the Critical Crew.

5.0

Feb 6, 2025

Review for Critical Start as a detection and tuning analyst

Detection and tuning analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good Worklife balance - No Need to work very late - Good Leadership

Cons

- Onboarding Process Could be a little smoother

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you appreciate the work-life balance, leadership, and overall experience at Critical Start. We understand that a smooth onboarding process is essential, and we appreciate your suggestion for a more structured induction. We're always looking for ways to improve the new hire experience and will take your feedback into consideration. Thanks for being part of the team!

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