Doesn't get much better than this... - TAM Tanium Employee Review

5.0
Apr 20, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you're serious about working with a hard-charging company that is continually trying to innovate Tanium is a great company. There are some of the brightest developers and top IR specialists that are trying to change how the industry approaches security and operations. The company definitely values innovation by empowering the engineers. Something a bit different on the engineering side of things is the flat organizational structure as there are only a couple of levels between an engineer and the CEO. This is a good thing for those of us who aren't working for a title and just like to do our job. We are well compensated and treated like adults trying to create great tech. For anyone who has been in the startup world for a bit you have definitely weathered through some bad CEOs. Part of the reason for coming to Tanium was the experience and leadership that the Hindawi's brought to the table. Without the experience they have brought to the table rarely do you see companies achieve what they have in such a short amount of time.

Cons

The biggest con is things are moving fast and, like most startups, there is no shortage of work. It is really incumbent upon yourself to step back as needed.

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5.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great comp, benefits, work life balance most of the time. Trustworthy leadership and strong direction

Cons

Can be hectic at times with tight deadlines and long hours but is not the norm

3.0
Jun 15, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I've worked for Tanium over 5 years and have seen a lot of change. The pace is fast and the teams are small so if you want autonomy and ownership this is a great place to work.

Cons

They're constantly reorging, it would be nice if the exec team could make up their mind on how they want the org structured and stick to it. They tend to do whatever other "hot" companies at the time are doing. The founder still plays a massive role and the c-suite just seem like his puppets. No one wants to be in office and ppl constantly complain but no one in leadership listens. It used to feel like they cared about what the employees say, but now everyone seems beaten down and just does the work so they're not laid off. Pay is also low compared to competitors. You have a decent annual salary but no bonus and no IPO in sight. You'll get RSUs but the price keeps going down with a promise to go back up. I've only seen it go down in my experience so just be mindful that whatever your base salary is (unless you're in sales) is going to be your total earnings.

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