Phenomenal Place to Work - Anonymous employee Synack Employee Review

5.0
Jul 17, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This is my third company since I left college, and it is my second startup. My first startup was on a rocket ship trajectory (I was the 40th employee and I left at 300) and I left do it again at Synack but this time better. Pros: 1. The space Industrially and physically - Security/CrowdSourcing two of the most interesting trends at the moment with a weight to each of them that consists of more substance than a fad. Crowdsourcing being an incredible way to maximize scale/growth and Security being an amazing field to bring some repairable guidance to the internet that severely needs it. The physical space the company has is a nice addition as well! 2. Very unique perspective derived from employees. The people who work here aren't your typical startup people. They thrive to put themselves in new situations and have a hacking mentality to everything they do whether it be growth, business, web or recreational activities that may involve a kick of adrenaline. 3. There aren't limitations to the groundwork you can contribute as a team member as long as your vision is furthering the company. 4. Management hires smart

Cons

1. If you live in the city, you will put up with a commute but if you know the value in the time you're investing you get over that very quickly.

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Pay was good and unlimited PTO

Cons

In my experience, there were consistent challenges related to leadership communication, clarity of vision, and transparency in decision making. Changes were often made with limited context provided to employees, which made it difficult to feel aligned with the direction of the organization. Decisions affecting teams appeared unclear or not well explained, contributing to uncertainty and reduced confidence in leadership.

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Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We genuinely value hearing from current and former team members - it helps us grow as an organization. Transparency, clear communication, and making employees feel informed and valued are areas we take seriously. We've made meaningful investments here, including more structured all-hands updates and dedicated channels for recognizing team contributions, but we know there is always more work to do. We recognize that changes without sufficient context can create uncertainty, and that's not the environment we want to build. Feedback like this helps us stay accountable to that standard. Our door is open, and we hope anyone with specific experiences or suggestions will feel encouraged to share them directly with leadership or through our internal feedback channels. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and wish you well.
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