Run - don’t walk - away from this company - Anonymous employee Drata Employee Review

1.0
14 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Salary isn’t bad and the health insurance (for US-based employees) is excellent. The product carries tons of potential. The acquisition of SafeBase in early 2025 was a smart move and pulled in a strong customer base.

Cons

This is the most toxic culture that I have experienced in my adult life. There’s very strong peer pressure to drink the company Kool-Aid. Unfortunately, since the first round of layoffs in 2024 there has been a significant drop in employee morale and the ability to retain top talent. Then, in December 2025, another large layoff took place with little notice to anyone and no press/announcements offering reassurances to customers. While there are some people here who are stars, along with a few teams that seem to get along very well overall, the vast majority of the company exists within an unfriendly cloud of mild hostility, disrespect, and fear of reprisal. Unless this place reverses course and the culture pulls a complete 180, I would encourage everyone to stay far, far away. Working here is not worth the cost to your mental health and career progression. Most people are unhappy and looking for employment elsewhere. I have known others who have quit working just to get away from the unhealthy work environment. It’s that bad.

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5.0
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Pros

Drata’s remote first culture attracts many talented engineers across the globe. It’s amazing to be able to work with people from almost every continent and feel like you are all in the same virtual room. There are lots of opportunities to mentor and learn especially given the unique product requirements and timing around the rise of AI.

Cons

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3.0
8 Jan 2026
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Pros

Smart, hardworking people who genuinely care about doing good work. Meaningful product with strong early-market relevance. Opportunities for growth and scope if you’re willing to take on responsibility. Historically competitive benefits and flexibility (though this has changed recently)

Cons

Increasing disconnect between leadership decisions and on-the-ground reality. Rapid layering of senior “enterprise-grade” leaders before the org, processes, and product are fully ready for that level of structure. Frequent policy and benefit changes that feel like clawbacks rather than evolution, which has created uncertainty and trust erosion. Inconsistent messaging around flexibility and location, including pressure to relocate or commute despite prior expectations. A growing sense that optics and control are being prioritized over execution and outcomes

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