Pros
Appian has a fantastic, welcoming culture. Everyone I encounter is eager, smart, and optimistic. We are encouraged to push back and drive a culture where the "best idea wins". Amazing work/life balance and the perks are on the level of some of the biggest and most well known companies around. Gorgeous, easy to get to, office campus in the outer DC suburbs with every amenity you could possibly want - plus a very flexible remote work policy if that is what you need. Even though founded in 1999, you get the sense that we're just getting started, like the business is only a few years old. Some may say this "start up" feel is a con, I see it as a plus. The potential for what this company can be is endless and you feel that something big is on the horizon. I feel every day that everyone I work with is ready to make that something big happen through hard word, collaboration, and determination. Loads of affinity groups for anything you might be interested in or passionate about. Endless top down communication, I never feel out of the loop.
Cons
-The work titles people are given are somewhat arbitrary. A lot of managers and directors but the level and type of work amongst them all is inconsistent.
-I hear rumblings of lower than average yearly bonus compensation and lower than average salary increases. Perks and stock might offset this for some.
-Generous stock benefits but the stock has trended downward recently so its hard to get excited about it at times.
-Messaging changes several times throughout the year, creating a bit of inconsistency and confusion in the market. Ask anyone what Appian does and you'll get a different answer every time.
-Good bit of veteran talent stuck in "this is how we've always done it mode" with a lot of new talent coming in with new, big ideas leading to tension between the new and old guard. There's been some turnover recently and I suspect this might have something to do with it.
-I'd personally prefer a downtown DC or closer in suburb office but its not a deal breaker given the WFH policy.
