Best place I've ever worked (and I promise I wasn't bribed by mgmt. to say so) - Anonymous employee Synack Employee Review

5.0
Jan 18, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

After first learning of Synack, I was intrigued by the company's vision, mission, and the impressive traction they had gained for a relatively young company. Upon my first visit to Synack HQ down in Redwood City, I was sold. The people, the passion, the culture, the workplace, the cohesiveness, and the challenge of both a new role and industry focus, made the switch from the corporate world to the early-stage, high-growth environment of Synack a no-brainer. Pros - Never a dull day at Synack, challenging environment allowing you to contribute from day one - Top-tier TALENT- daily collaboration with the brilliant, diverse individuals you're surrounded by - Exciting, dynamically changing industry and a product that everyone here at Synack believes in - Fast-paced, high-growth environment - Friendly, enjoyable, entertaining office culture - Phenomenal benefits/perks First time I can honestly say that I ENJOY going to work each day.

Cons

Commuting from SF to Redwood City (partly my fault). Rush hour on US 101 is a battle that you just can't win. Take advantage of the free gym membership, events, rec leagues, etc. to avoid the worst traffic times. The opportunity is well worth the commute; I would never let a commute keep me from doing what I love, and we did just open an office in SF...

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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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