Is Dataminr a good company to work for?

Dataminr has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 537 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at Dataminr to a friend and 59% 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 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Dataminr. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Dataminr?

68% of Dataminr employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Dataminr 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 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 64 reviews)); "Benefits are great (in theory)." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great colleagues Easy to follow passion for international relations in research" ((in 26 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great team + talented colleagues." ((in 17 reviews))

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

"Previous leadership was poor." ((in 28 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 21 reviews)); "The layoffs in 2023 were a challenging time, and it was sad to see good people leave the company." ((in 18 reviews)); "No transparency in decision making." ((in 8 reviews)); "Salaries probably aren't as competitive as they used to be, but still fair." ((in 7 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

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(494 total reviews)

Ted Bailey

62% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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Dataminr has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 494 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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494 reviews

2.0

Mar 18, 2026

Poor leadership, product all over the place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great colleagues, convenient work location

Cons

poor career growth trajectory, CEO makes it a habit of dangling an IPO as a possibility, layoffs every 2-ish year

Dataminr Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and for the contributions you made during your time here. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed working with your colleagues and appreciated the collaborative culture. We know that times of growth and transformation can feel uncertain, especially in a fast-moving industry. While conversations about future milestones can generate excitement, our focus remains on execution, innovation, and creating lasting value for our employees, customers, and partners. We’re proud of the company’s strong growth trajectory and the incredible team driving that success every day. We wish you continued growth and fulfillment in your next chapter and appreciate the role you played in Dataminr’s success.

5.0

Jan 27, 2026

Great product

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company with a very dynamic offering on AI for cyber security and physical security

Cons

Highly competitive market that is continuously evolving with AI

Dataminr Response

4mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you are excited about our dynamic AI offerings across cyber and physical security. While the market is indeed highly competitive and evolving rapidly with AI, we view this growth and movement as a driver for our innovation. We remain committed to staying at the forefront of the industry to ensure we continue providing mission-critical alerting for our global customers.

5.0

Jan 26, 2026

Mission driven company with an excellent culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Product and technology is amazing, saving lives frequently through mission critical alerting.

Cons

None really, company can sometimes pivot quickly to address latest opportunities. Could feel difficult for some people but is actually a good thing.

Dataminr Response

4mo

Thank you for your feedback! We are proud that you value our life-saving mission and the technology behind it. We view our ability to pivot quickly as a core strength in the fast-paced AI space, allowing us to stay ahead and capture new opportunities for the business. We appreciate your feedback, and we will continue to push the boundaries of real-time alerting.

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