Decent, not great. - Product Manager Appian Employee Review

4.0
10 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Safe and motivational environment. Appian is the place if you want to work with kind people who don't stab you in the back. If you want a upper-middle class lifestyle with good benefits, unlimited time off, and understanding people. It is rated one of the best places to work in the DMV and in terms of people and culture that is true. Lots of smart people (from ivy leagues and other experiences) and it is a fun working environment.

Cons

Not empowering. For those that want to achieve greatness, this may not be the place for you. The reason I say that is because you will not be rewarded for working hard, as there are no real opportunities to show that you are different. If you do your work on time, make friends with your team, and look interested in the company's mission, you will get promoted. If you put in extra hours, if you take on hard projects, and if you really try to get visibility, you will still get the same promotion at the same time as the former. Do take this with a grain of salt because I have just started at this company, but this is what I have heard in the past 4-5 months from coworkers, leadership, and senior leadership.

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Appian Response
4mo
We’re glad to hear that you’ve found Appian’s culture supportive, collaborative, and motivating, and that our benefits and work environment are meeting your expectations. Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding growth opportunities. We encourage you to continue to engage with your manager or HRBP to discuss career goals and visibility. Our Growth Framework is available to all employees to help ensure alignment on expectations and provide clarity on potential development paths.

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5.0
23 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I loved my co-workers. Everyone was super helpful and a lot of people were friendly. I enjoyed hanging out with them during lunch hour. People thought very highly of the management. I had a boss that really cared about me personally and was fair but kind. The company also valued personal development and gave time to learn new skills and build side projects for the company.

Cons

I did not find it meaningful to work on software that was helping big corporations.

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Appian Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad you found your colleagues and management to be supportive and valued opportunities for learning and growth during your time with Appian. We also recognize your input on the types of projects you worked on and continue to explore ways to make our work meaningful for both our employees and the organizations we serve.
5.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great people and business processes

Cons

Office is a far drive from Washington DC.

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