Performance drive, toxic leadership style, US work culture in EU, poor - Software Engineer Manager Navan Employee Review

1.0
Aug 6, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Equity. Good vacation day count.

Cons

Pretty much everything else KPIs set by people who clearly do not understand what performance is in software engineering. Ticket count does not indicate performance if the value of the tickets the team are delivering counts for little Lack of empowerment, micro management, toxic leadership, a poor Senior VP in the US with no technical background and poor leadership style leading to burn out and toxic culture. Calling people out in meetings, challenging is one thing, however the leadership call people out in front of teams in a very poor way. It is really super toxic. Poor expectation management and planning from leadership, both engineering and product. Wasteful with resources then complain when features are not delivered.

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3.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
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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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