Is Dataminr a good company to work for?

Dataminr has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 535 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Dataminr to a friend and 61% 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 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Dataminr?

70% 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, 4.0 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 62 reviews)); "Benefits are great (in theory)." ((in 42 reviews)); "Great colleagues Easy to follow passion for international relations in research" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great teammates and managers who really know what they’re doing." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"A bit of a disconnect with senior leadership" ((in 33 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 20 reviews)); "Some instability due to significant changes over the last few years with layoffs, restructuring and leadership changes." ((in 16 reviews)); "No transparency in decision making." ((in 8 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.

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3.6

70% would recommend to a friend

(492 total reviews)

Ted Bailey

64% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Dataminr has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 492 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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492 reviews

2.0

Jun 5, 2026

Interesting product, but struggles with leadership and focus

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting product we have access to use.

Cons

The biggest challenge has been the lack of consistency in strategy and leadership turnover, which makes it difficult for teams to build momentum and execute. Constant shifts in priorities create confusion and are frustrating. No transparency. The company is struggling to keep pace with competitors in terms of product innovation. Many teams feel they are spending too much time reacting to changes rather than building forward momentum. Too many time wasting meetings where everyone is camera off.

1.0

May 2, 2026

Innovative Technology, but Leadership Instability Prevents Consistent Progress

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Differentiated technology platform with real-time intelligence capabilities, particularly in the physical security and threat detection space

Cons

* Frequent leadership changes have made it difficult to maintain consistent strategic direction * Company initiatives often reset before prior efforts fully mature, creating execution gaps * Senior leadership structure can feel top-heavy, which at times slows decision-making and accountability * Market positioning in cybersecurity may not be as strong or clearly differentiated as competitors * Organizational changes have led to disruption and uncertainty for employees during transition periods * In some cases, expectations during the hiring process did not fully align with the day-to-day reality of the role * Strategic messaging is strong, but execution and follow-through can lag behind stated priorities

4.0

Apr 21, 2026

Flexible time off, but limited growth opportunities

Associate domain expert

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Time off Insurance Team

Cons

Content Limited room for growth Company direction unclear

Dataminr Response

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Thank you for your review! It’s great to know that you enjoyed the team and the flexibility that Dataminr offered. We hear your feedback regarding strategic clarity and growth opportunities. Following our recent integration, we are operating with a unified roadmap that we are excited to share more about throughout 2026. We appreciate your perspective as we continue to build a stronger environment for everyone.

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