Is Dataminr a good company to work for?

Dataminr has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 536 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months. 66% of employees would recommend working at Dataminr to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Dataminr have been left by employees working as Account Executive , Software Engineer and Sales .

Does Dataminr pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Dataminr employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Dataminr. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Dataminr?

66% of Dataminr employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Dataminr 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Dataminr?

Domain Expert (64) , Account Executive (21) , Sales (16) , Software Engineer (16) , Manager (10) , News Analyst (9) , Editor (7) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (7) , Anonymous (6) , Customer Success Manager (6) , Director (6) , Vice President (6) , Customer Success (5) , Customer Success Associate (5) , Marketing (5)

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

"The people are great." ((in 61 reviews)); "Benefits are great (in theory)." ((in 41 reviews)); "Great colleagues Easy to follow passion for international relations in research" ((in 28 reviews)); "Company encourages good work life balance and appropriate rewards" ((in 26 reviews)); "Coworkers are great" ((in 18 reviews))

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

"A bit of a disconnect with senior leadership" ((in 29 reviews)); "Poor financial performance leads to multiple layoff across global offices" ((in 22 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 22 reviews)); "Salaries probably aren't as competitive as they used to be, but still fair." ((in 7 reviews)); "The CEO is barely visible" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Dataminr layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Dataminr locations?

New York , Seattle , Washington , Arlington , Phoenix , Bozeman , San Francisco , New City , Raleigh , Austin , Dallas , Los Angeles , Oceanside , Greenwich , Pittsburgh , Boston , Atlanta , Remote

Dataminr reviews

3.5

66% would recommend to a friend

(493 total reviews)

Ted Bailey

60% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Dataminr has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 493 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Dataminr employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

493 reviews

3.0

Sep 21, 2025

Good place

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great people - Interesting work - WFH

Cons

- Lack of consistent direction - Poor transparency - Growth opportunities are US-centric, and favourites are played

Dataminr Response

8mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and highlight what you valued about your colleagues, the work itself, and our flexible WFH options. Feedback like yours is incredibly important to us as we work to create a supportive environment where all employees can thrive. We recognize the concerns you’ve raised, especially around consistency of direction and transparency. These are areas where we’ve made extensive strides, and we are committed to strengthening communication at all levels to keep everyone informed and aligned. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us, and we wish you continued success in your career.

5.0

Apr 17, 2025

Excellent company

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture Interesting work Good prospects

Cons

Very fast paced Sometimes unstructured work Can be expected to balance a lot of plates!

Dataminr Response

11mo

Thank you for writing a review! We are pleased to hear about your positive experience at Dataminr and support of our incredible culture and growth. As a leading AI company, we recognize the fast-paced environment and unexpected curves that may come along with the work. We have full confidence and appreciation for all of the amazing work that our employees, like you, do every day. Thank you for your continued support as a tenured Dataminr employee!

5.0

Mar 17, 2025

A great organisation to kick start career

Operations analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic work culture, excellent colleagues, multicultural environment

Cons

A significant con happens to be too many lay-offs. Nonchalant behaviour by senior management

Dataminr Response

1y

Thank you for sharing a review. We do indeed have a unique and vibrant community at Dataminr and are proud of our hard-working employees. The decision to lay off teammates in 2023 was a very difficult one and not made lightly. We wish you the best in the future.

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