Amazing ride so far, but starting to see some cracks - Software Engineer Navan Employee Review

4.0
29 May 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Ilan, our CTO is great at what he does. Working under him has been a really good learning experience for me. - Interesting technical problems to solve, especially if you're into travel - The product is light years ahead of the competition, its great working at a company that's growing so quickly.

Cons

- As we grow rapidly, there are already people in the org that are happy to come to work and collect their paycheck, letting others pick up their slack. - Engineering is mostly led by the product team, with completely unrealistic deadlines. Common excuse is that "we're a startup", even though we are not anymore. - We used to move a lot quicker when most of our engineering team was in one office. The time difference with other offices slows us down sometimes. - As a few others mentioned, leadership is a bit inexperienced which is starting to show now that we are a midsized company. We're looking for a VP of Eng which should hopefully help here

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Navan Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with TripActions. As an employee who has been with the company through many phases in our growth, we appreciate your insight into areas where we can improve our communication and processes.

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5.0
28 May 2026
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Pros

Lots of opportunity for advancement, pay compensation, mentor opportunities, great work environment, diversity and equality.

Cons

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3.0
18 May 2026
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Pros

Competitive compensation and strong benefits package. The coworkers and frontline teams are one of the company’s greatest strengths many are incredibly hardworking, supportive, and committed to helping both customers and teammates succeed.

Cons

Significant operational gaps continue to impact efficiency and employee experience. Reporting systems and workforce planning frequently feel disconnected from the realities of day-to-day operations. Employees and leaders are often expected to be accountable for metrics without reliable reporting or clear guidance on how those metrics are measured. Workload distribution can feel inconsistent, creating an environment where some teams and managers become overextended while others are underutilized. This contributes to burnout, frustration, and a lack of confidence in operational decision-making.

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