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 19 reviews)); "Leadership is supportive and each colleague understands that we are working toward a common goal." ((in 15 reviews)); "The team is collaborative and eager to learn despite the rapid changes that come with a high" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 11 reviews)); "Excellent work/life balance" ((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 4 reviews)); "Some processes can be more structured, and communication can be improved for better clarity in requirements and planning." ((in 4 reviews)); "Regularly scheduled layoffs and RIFs." ((in 3 reviews)); "Workload and responsibilities increased with no additional compensation to address the additional responsibility or to combat inflation." ((in 3 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

CRITICALSTART reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)

Scott White

99% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

156 reviews

4.0

Jan 10, 2025

Nice Place to work with good culture

Cyber security analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Work Life Balance * Company Culture * Good /Benefits Perks

Cons

* Need to Give Quality work for Career Growth of Employee. * Need to improve Technical Leadership. * Unfair Compensation, Low Pay with less yearly increment as per market standard. * Worst Health Insurance.

CRITICALSTART Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the work-life balance, company culture, and benefits. We understand your concerns about career growth, compensation, and technical leadership, and we’re actively working on improving these areas. Your insights regarding employee development and office discipline are valuable, and we’ll continue to focus on fostering an environment where both talent and dedication are recognized and nurtured.

4.0

Jun 19, 2026

Supportive management fosters creativity and great work-life balance

Demand generation specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

All the managers I’ve worked with have been supportive and have encouraged me to bring creativity to my work, take ownership of projects, and grow professionally. They’ve fostered a positive environment where ideas are welcomed, and people are trusted to make an impact. Great work-life balance.

Cons

Nothing significant to mention at this time.

CRITICALSTART Response

2w

Thank you for sharing this, it truly means a lot to hear that your experience at Critical Start has been a positive one, especially in your first year. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to our management team in Pune! Feedback like this reminds us why building a people-first culture is so important. We're excited to see where your growth takes you, and we're grateful to have you on the Critical Crew!

5.0

Jun 18, 2026

Great Place to Grow and Make an Impact

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Critical Start offers a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and take ownership of their work. The leadership team is approachable, and there is a strong focus on customer success, innovation, and teamwork. I have had the opportunity to work with talented colleagues across global teams, gain exposure to challenging projects, and contribute to the growth of the organization. The company values employee feedback and continuously works toward improving processes and employee experience.

Cons

As with any fast-growing organization, priorities can evolve quickly, requiring teams to be adaptable and agile. Increased communication around long-term growth plans and career progression opportunities would further enhance the employee experience.

CRITICALSTART Response

2w

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review and for your continued commitment to Critical Start! You've touched on something we genuinely care about: transparent communication and career development are areas we're actively working to strengthen, and feedback like yours helps keep us accountable. We're grateful to have team members who are invested not just in their own growth, but in making Critical Start better for everyone!

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