Progressive company in many aspects - Applications Developer ServiceNow Employee Review

4.0
Jan 15, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company is expanding and seems to be doing well in the market. The perks at the HQ in Santa Clara are pretty good - stocked fridge, in-house cafeteria (not free, but affordable), company-hosted activities, new buildings, etc.

Cons

This is not exactly a con, but make sure you really understand what their products are before you decide to work for them (enterprise ITSM, ITOM, etc). They also have their own platform, so if you are in a technical role, whatever skills you gain will most likely be on that platform.

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5.0
Jun 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people, great pay, substantive projects, builds presentation and networking skills.

Cons

All virtual unless you are in a state with an active office, like California.

2.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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