Was great once. Something broke along the way. - Senior Software Engineer SentinelOne Employee Review

3.0
7 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Compensation packages are competitive and generally above market rate, which is one of the few reasons many people stay as long as they do. The core technology is genuinely interesting, and early on you will find talented, driven colleagues who make the day-to-day work rewarding. For engineers who enjoy working on complex security infrastructure problems, the domain itself has real depth.

Cons

The company feels like it is steadily losing ground in the market, and each year the internal environment deteriorates further. Strong, capable managers are progressively replaced by people who lack both the technical understanding and the leadership skills required for their roles. Decision-making is not data-driven — what matters is which engineer a given manager has chosen to trust unconditionally. Whoever holds that informal influence effectively sets the team's direction, regardless of merit or evidence. This leads to a culture where individual vision and internal initiatives are routinely killed. The implicit message from leadership is clear: do what you are told, not what you think is right. As a result, the most talented people are leaving in increasing numbers, and the company is quietly hollowing out. What was once an exciting, high-energy organization is starting to resemble the Titanic — impressive from the outside, but taking on water fast. Promotion is nearly impossible in practice. It depends almost entirely on whether your specific manager chooses to advocate for you, and most do not. There is also a noticeable pattern of differential treatment toward foreign employees, particularly in the Prague and Brno offices. Engineers who are not local are held to different — and often less favorable — standards, which creates an uncomfortable and demotivating environment.

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SentinelOne Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions to SentinelOne over the past several years. We appreciate your recognition of our competitive compensation, engaging technology, and the talented colleagues who make meaningful work possible. We’re sorry to hear that your experience has not aligned with your expectations. In a high-growth organization such as ours, change is a natural part of adapting to evolving business priorities, and we understand that this can feel challenging at times. That said, we maintain clearly defined promotion criteria and consistent performance standards, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are evaluated fairly and equitably. We also encourage open dialogue, and employees are always welcome to connect with their People Business Partner to discuss any concerns directly. If there’s anything more you’d like to share, please feel free to reach out to us at peoplesupport@sentinelone.com.

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5.0
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Pros

- Strong compensation - competitive with the market. - Remote work flexibility - Career growth opportunities - Strong culture - Strong leadership in Customer Success - Industry competitive product

Cons

- Fast paced environment - for some this could mean a steep learning curve - Growing company challenges - you need to be ready for process changes and change in general as the company scales

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SentinelOne Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re happy to hear that our technology, supportive culture and leadership, flexibility, and career growth opportunities have stood out for you. We also appreciate your perspective on the importance of transparency. Clear communication remains a priority as we continue to scale. If there’s anything more you’d like to share, please feel free to reach out to us at peoplesupport@sentinelone.com.
1.0
23 Apr 2026
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Pros

Cyber is a relevant and hot area right now. The tech has some solid differentiators but most of it is hype

Cons

CEO is nowhere to be seen. Seems to dislike public appearances. Many other executive C levels that have been here since the IPO don’t seem to work. HR is dysfunctional. It’s the only part of the company that seemingly gets any investment. Company loves to announce products but seemingly can’t release them on time or without extensive issues. Reps spend months on selling only to lose due to product deficiencies. There seems to be an appetite to buy companies and then let them die.

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SentinelOne Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We appreciate your recognition of the relevance of our industry and the differentiation within our technology. Building and scaling a global cybersecurity company is complex, and as we continue to evolve, we remain focused on strong execution, accountability, and delivering meaningful innovation for our customers. We are committed to continuously improving how we operate across teams and functions. If you would be open to sharing more details or discussing your experience directly, we encourage you to reach out to us at peoplesupport@sentinelone.com.
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