Good company but toxic work culture - Engineer Socket Employee Review

- Incredible product with actual differentiation to sell on, very interesting problems being solved, and smart vision for the future. - Great culture that balances hard work with life priorities really well. make no mistake, it’s a grind culture but there’s a lot of understanding and flexibility paired with it. - High level of trust from leadership - Incredible support and team that’s willing to support and celebrate each other through thick and thin - Fun quarterly off-sites with the team help reinforce the culture and are genuinely fun

- Some benefits are lagging behind what’s available in the market but they are starting to improve - Base comp is below average for the security space especially for how technical the sales cycles are

Socket has one of the most talented engineering teams I’ve ever worked with—truly some of the best in the world. You’re given a lot of autonomy and trust to get things done, with no micromanagement or unnecessary bureaucracy. The pace is fast, and we ship quickly, which is perfect if you thrive on innovation and making a real impact. Time isn’t wasted on excessive meetings or processes, allowing you to focus on building and solving challenging problems. The team is full of passionate, like-minded individuals who care deeply about the mission of making open source safer.

The fast pace might not be for everyone. If you prefer a slower, more structured environment, it could feel overwhelming at times.