Does Synack pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Synack employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Synack. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Synack?

72% of Synack employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Synack 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Synack?

Solutions Architect (11) , Sales (9) , Software Engineer (9) , Sales Director (5) , Customer Success Manager (CSM) (4) , Director (4) , Security Analyst (4) , Security Program Manager (4) , Security Researcher (4) , Penetration Tester (3) , Sales Manager (3) , Senior Product Manager (3) , Account Manager (2) , Customer Success Manager (2) , Engineer (2)

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

"Great people to work with... people that work here are all focused on the next phase of the company." ((in 33 reviews)); "The team are great" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good leadership." ((in 13 reviews)); "Everyone is amped" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"limited opportunity to connect with colleagues" ((in 3 reviews)); "No investment in staff, e.g training, professional development" ((in 3 reviews)); "No 401k matching offered in employment package" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Synack layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Synack locations?

Redwood City , Washington , San Francisco , New York , Austin , Menlo Park , San Mateo , Redwood Shores , Aldie , Scottsdale , Asheville , McKinney , Hilo , Akron , Los Angeles , San Jose , Santa Clara , Denver , Stamford , California , Tampa , Boston , Atlanta , Parker

Synack reviews

4.0

72% would recommend to a friend

(179 total reviews)

Jay Kaplan

75% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Senior management

Synack has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 179 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Synack 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

179 reviews

5.0

Oct 18, 2018

Inspiring place to work!

Regional sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The flexibility, trust and support that is given from corporate is amazing. Working with a technology that is powered by the best hackers in the world, didn't exist a few years a ago. So everything is greenfield

Cons

The new technology, not every company is ready the work with hackers from all over the world.

3.0

Mar 10, 2025

Great Solution Bad Management

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Solution and Product team is exceptional. Deeply attuned to customer needs and committed to delivering impactful solutions. Their talent, innovation, and strategic vision drive forward-thinking advancements, ensuring we stay ahead in the market with cutting-edge solutions.

Cons

The top management appears to lack a clear strategic direction, with unrealistic expectations placed on leadership teams. This reflects a common challenge faced by service-based companies transitioning into product-driven organizations—a shift that, if not managed effectively, can compromise quality and customer focus. Key resources, such as global researchers who drive innovation and business success, are being deprioritized, leading to short-term cost-cutting at the expense of long-term sustainability. Unfortunately, without strong leadership and a well-defined vision, the company risks losing its competitive edge and market relevance.

3.0

Jun 2, 2023

OK

Cybersecurity engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work with smart people

Cons

Company is all over the place

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