Very badly managed company, stressful environment - Principal Software Engineer Airvana Employee Review

1.0
Oct 24, 2013
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Pros

Used to have a lot of good engineers, both in software and system engineering. It had Good processes in place for SW development. The good days of the company is long gone.

Cons

It is very poorly managed and it is highly political due to old managers holding to their jobs. No appreciation of their human resources and no career future. No training as well. The femto part of the company was in chaos all the time. They fired and then re-hire the same engineers. I know a lot of people have moved on. It is so sad that a company with a great pool of talent in 2007 turns to a place for nightmares in few years. I personally should I have left the company many years ago. In summary, there is no future there anymore.

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5.0
Jun 27, 2014
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Pros

Airvana is a great place to work. I’ve been with the company for many years, cultivated great working relationships with most of the employees and formed friendships I’ll take with me after I leave. The work is challenging, the benefits are excellent and the salary is very fair. In recent years Airvana has gone out of their way to engage employees in creative ways that make coming to work a pleasure. I’ve honestly said many times, “Airvana will be the best job I’ll ever have”. The employees, the culture, it truly is a great place to work.

Cons

Equity. Don’t expect a huge stock payday. Airvana is a great job with a good pay check but don’t expect to retire on the stock options.

3.0
May 24, 2026
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Pros

fast paced work get done

Cons

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