No Psychological Safety - Software Engineer Tanium Employee Review

2.0
Jul 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Lots of very talented peers

Cons

There's no psychological safety at Tanium. The more senior engineers often "test" new employees, and they take what seems to be immense pleasure in publicly pointing out, in abusive and demeaning ways, when someone makes a mistake. This behavior discourages questions for fear of further abuse. Teams are very cliquey. Those who "pass" the tests are included in social activities, others are excluded. If you're in the "in" club, you're much more likely to have a successful career at Tanium.

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5.0
May 18, 2026
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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

2.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong place to start a career in tech sales, especially for those looking to build foundational skills * High-quality product with a compelling value proposition in the market * Sales cycle can be challenging, which helps develop resilience and persistence * Compensation is competitive when hitting or exceeding targets, with solid accelerators beyond quota * Office perks such as meals provided can be a nice benefit

Cons

Quota attainment can be difficult depending on territory and how targets are set * Internal politics can impact opportunities and recognition * Culture can feel cliquey and inconsistent across teams * Limited upward mobility, with promotions not always aligned to performance * Product is better suited for enterprise, making some segments harder to succeed in * Ongoing enablement and resources can be lacking after initial onboarding * Frequent changes and turnover can create instability

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