Road to nowhere - Anonymous employee Dataminr Employee Review

2.0
Aug 29, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Smart colleagues, sense of unity between low level employees, nice office.

Cons

Objectives are listed purely numerically, which makes you feel like a factory worker... quantity is valued over quality. No real path to growth as a DE unless you want to stay in that area and do exactly what you are told (no innovation, no creativity)— it’s not for everyone due to many many flashing screens, incessant noise, and very uncomfortable hours that impact sleep and mental health, but don’t dare suggest you may have skills elsewhere... You are told when you can eat and when you can take a break. Very controlling.

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5.0
Jan 27, 2026
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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

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Dataminr Response
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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.
1.0
May 2, 2026
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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

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