AVOID - I've spent 20 years in big tech and ServiceNow was the most toxic by far - Sr. Director ServiceNow Employee Review

1.0
Sep 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- Good pay and stock performance - Lots of smart people - Good product

Cons

- While there are some bright spots, this is BY FAR the most toxic place I have worked and I have spent time at MSFT, Google, Meta, etc. - There are many abusive leaders and executives, and I do not use that word lightly - HR issues are not dealt with, and reporting poor behavior does absolutely nothing - Truly a horrific culture, I knew several people who went out on leave for mental health reasons related to work

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5.0
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Pros

Big Tech health + vision + dental benefits

Cons

Significant change and movement in org.

2.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

ServiceNow had a differentiated platform and products. Early on the culture had a startup energy that was rare for a company this size collaborative teams, ownership, and a sense that people actually cared about outcomes. Working with large enterprise customers on complex workflows was interesting work.

Cons

The ServiceNow I joined was a different company. As headcount increased, so did the bureaucracy, layers, and friction that rewarded politics over execution. The layoffs of the last few years were handled poorly little transparency, inconsistent communication, and decisions that felt made far above with little thought for the people affected. The "cost optimization" messaging rang hollow against continued executive spending. For a company that sells workflow and people process tools, the irony of a chaotic RIF wasn't lost on anyone in the field or on customers. Leadership political dynamics were real. The right team, the right manager you had cover. Performance alone didn't protect you.

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