Darktrace reviews

3.2

45% would recommend to a friend

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Jill Popelka

68% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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2.0
Dec 27, 2017

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Anonymous employee
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Pros

Darktrace has a truly unique technology for cyber security and it's exciting to be part of a rapidly growing company.

Cons

Relative to the SF office, I've had a lot of success in an entry-level sales position. Most of the office will be your age, so career mentorship is non-existent. From conversations with various colleagues, there is strong dissatisfaction with the inside sales manager and outside sales manager at the SF office. For the most part, you're merely seen as an employee who must be weekly and monthly quotas rather than a colleague. Collaboration is minimal as both inside and outside rep positions are given highly individualized responsibilities. Overall, I would be very careful about wanting to work at Darktrace if you highly value a company who will invest into your long-term professional development, rather than just categorize you as a producer or non-producer. Regarding commission, don't let recruiters fool you into thinking you'll make a six-figure salary within your first year. This is extremely rare. For example, inside sales reps make $250 after taxes for every $100,000 revenue you bring to the company. That's very little. Be sure to evaluate the commission structure very well.

1.0
Jun 26, 2017
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Pros

You will feel cool... for at least 20 minutes. You'll be employed but you won't have a happy existence.

Cons

Micromanagement at it's finest. Management changes it's mind on a whim and expects you to have read their mind after changing policy (and made when you dont know). They only hire attractive people from ivy league schools and do not value diversity. In fact, you'll probably make a lot less if you are not a white man. If you discuss your compensation with colleagues, leadership gets annoyed. Don't let the few women in positions of "power" fool you, they are just puppets to the man. No matter how big your deals are, you will never be valued. What have you done today is the mantra of Darktrace. Weekly sales calls take long and they are just for forecasting.. not to actually help you succeed. You will not get proper training and your managers have never been trained either. Sales engineers feel as though they rule the land and can determine whether or not your deal goes through based on how they feel that day.

5.0
Aug 8, 2016
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Pros

The product is a winning combination of very advanced technology and a sexy UI. I have yet to encounter a customer who, no matter their level of sophistication, hasn’t been impressed by the technology. Darktrace also happens to be the first mover within an untapped space in cybersecurity. Easy sell. The people are great and the atmosphere is focused and energetic. You get thrown into a wild bunch of highly intelligent, motivated, and fun individuals who spend just as much time together in and out of the office. It’s hard not to have a good time with this crew… especially when cocktails are involved! The executives hold very high expectations for their employees; it is important to note that this position is not for everyone. You must be ok with a performance-driven and meritocratic culture. It all boils down to your ability to navigate challenges and transform them into learning and formative experiences. Ultimately, if you’re motivated and maintain a positive attitude, you’ll be extremely well supported by the local management team who deeply cares about your success and will fight all the battles right by your side. On a lighter note, you'll get to travel on a weekly basis and accumulate so many airline points that you’ll never have to pay for a flight again. Ever.

Cons

Cybersecurity, similarly to any industry that operates high value added and complex sales, comes with a bit of a ramp-up period. The investment in oneself is rewarding down the line, but the first few months can be challenging.

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