CrowdStrike reviews

Working at CrowdStrike as an SDR reveals a very different reality than expected. Management is often unprofessional, displaying vulgar, and biased behavior. SDR managers also operate unethically, failing to practice open communication and instead engaging in toxic behind-the-back conversations that create mistrust and division within the team. Decisions are often made emotionally rather than rationally, and there is little to no accountability. Unfortunately, HR does not take employee opinions seriously, nor do they enforce proper actions when issues are raised. The culture is also weighed down by internal politics, favoritism, and questionable integrity among some team members. There have been cases of SDRs engaging in “under-the-table” opportunities or unethical practices, yet they are protected by management due to favoritism. This further undermines morale and trust within the team. Career growth opportunities are also extremely limited. Internal promotions are rare, with a clear preference to hire externally instead of developing existing talent. Many SDRs have chosen to leave the company, some even without securing another job first, because of the poor management and toxic culture.

- The management style within the SDR team can feel unsupportive at times, with feedback that may come across as dismissive and, on occasion, culturally insensitive. This impacts the overall sense of professionalism and employee morale. - Career achievements are not always acknowledged in a constructive way, with some promotions attributed more to "luck" than to performance, which can feel discouraging for those who have worked hard to advance. - Career progression beyond the SDR role are limited, even for consistent achievers - Although employees have raised concerns through HR channels regarding team culture and management behavior, there has been little visible follow-up or change. - Managerial accountability remains a challenge. Despite repeated low effectiveness scores, little action has been taken to address these issues, which continues to affect team morale.