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Synack Company Culture
Synack Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Synack's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
BCompensation
COutlook
CeNPS
CEnvironment
C-Synack CEO
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Jay Kaplan
63 /100
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Synack employees are 0% more likely to recommend Synack as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
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| 0% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Synack
Working at Synack is rated below average by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. Synack employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Synack’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Synack was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Synack
C-
Overall Company Culture at Synack is rated C-
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Bottom
30%
Synack ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 17 Synack employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Synack improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 79% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 21% |
Positive Reviews From Synack Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Really enjoy the people there
- What did you like most about the interview process?Meeting the COO was great
- What makes you most happy at work?Being at a company doing something important so effectively
Constructive Feedback From Synack Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?they should at least learn about hacking before opening up a big firm!
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They promote diversity and woman in tech to the public to manipulate the public's perception of the company but they do not reflect those values within their company. They are using the misrepresentation of woman and blacks in cyber as a gimmick to increase clients and monetary gains.
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?quicker decisions and faster business velocity
Synack Company Information
Synack Company Overview
Synack is a human-powered security solution offering scalable continuous testing for enterprise applications and networks.
| Headquarter | Redwood City, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.synack.com |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Tel | (855)796-2251 |
| Company Status | Private |
Synack Competitors
Synack competitors include Attivo Networks, NETSCOUT, Bugcrowd Inc, and Skyhigh Networks. Synack ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Synack compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Synack Employees
22 employees at Synack have reviewed Synack across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 22 Synack employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Synack are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Synack, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Synack are generally satisfied with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. The majority believe the meetings at Synack are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Synack believe the environment at Synack is split between positive and negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Synack is comfortably fast. About 56% of the employees at Synack work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Synack are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Synack - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Synack is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Synack employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Synack KPIs and OKRs
At Synack 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Synack's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Synack employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Synack CEO & Leadership
Synack CEO - Jay Kaplan
63 /100
Jay’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jay in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Jay Kaplan’s employees rank Synack in the Top 35% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 40% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 40% for Outlook.
Synack Leadership
The Synack Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Jay Kaplan, Chief Revenue Officer Jim Hyman, and SVP, Operations Jonathan Diller
Jay Kaplan CEO / President
Jay Kaplan serves as the CEO / President of Synack.
Jonathan Diller SVP, Operations
Jonathan Diller serves as the SVP, Operations of Synack, Inc.. Jonathan started at Synack, Inc. in Oct of 2016. Jonathan... read more
Amit Sirdeshpandey VP, Finance
Amit Sirdeshpandey serves as the VP, Finance of Synack, Inc.. Amit started at Synack, Inc. in Oct of 2015. Amit... read more
Ricky Arora VP Product Management
Ricky Arora serves as the VP Product Management of Synack, Inc.. Ricky started at Synack, Inc. in October of 2017. Ricky... read more
Britt Bohn RVP, Western Region
Britt Bohn serves as the RVP, Western Region of Synack, Inc.. Britt started at Synack, Inc. in January of 2017. Britt... read more
Dan Hefle RVP Sales, Central US
Dan Hefle serves as the RVP Sales, Central US of Synack.
Daniel Mulvey Vice President Federal
Daniel Mulvey serves as the Vice President Federal of Synack.
Bill Stapleton Regional Vice President of Sales and Sales Engineering (US East and Canada)
Bill Stapleton serves as the Regional Vice President of Sales and Sales Engineering (US East and Canada) of Synack.
Synack Salaries
How much does Synack pay?
How much do people at Synack get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Synack is $124,802, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $148,265, or $71 per hour.
At Synack, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $188,433 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $57,333 annually. Average Synack salaries by department include: Finance at $87,495, Customer Support at $73,820, Business Development at $110,276, and Design at $100,067. Half of Synack salaries are above $148,265.
15 employees at Synack rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 46 ratings) while 13 employees at Synack rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $85k | $85k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $118k | $118k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $145k | $145k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $217k | $217k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $252k | $252k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $355k | $355k | 100th Percentile |
$124,802*
Average Compensation
$148,265*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Synack Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Synack
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Synack across various culture dimensions.
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Synack PTO
Synack's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Synack's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Synack Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Synack applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
5
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (5 out of 5)
- 0% Denied ( out of 5)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 5)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Synack on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
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Marketing | 33% | |
Engineering | 33% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 67% | |
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Franklin | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Synack
Who is the CEO of Synack?
Synack CEO is Jay Kaplan, their score by employees is 63
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in Synack?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 113k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Synack?
The average salaries for Operations in Synack is 102k
Who are Synack competitors?
Synack main competitors are Attivo Networks, NETSCOUT, Bugcrowd Inc, Skyhigh Networks
Who is Synack leadership?
Jim Hyman, Jonathan Diller & Amit Sirdeshpandey are part of Synack leadership, Jay Kaplan is the CEO
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