


Diverse employees at Engine have rated Team, Executive Team, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Engine have rated Office Culture, Professional Development, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Engine employees are 25% more likely to recommend Engine as a great place to work
| 59% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 7% | Passives |
| 34% | Detractors |
Working at Engine is rated highly by 87 employees, across various culture dimensions. Engine employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, Perks And Benefits, and Professional Development categories, putting Engine’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Denver. See below in detail how working at Engine was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Engine is rated A
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Engine ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 127 Engine employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Engine improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
What makes you most happy at work?Interacting with my team and finding ways to improve our product.
What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone working together towards the same end goal. The team quality is the best thing about this company.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Our leaders are very good and always coming up with new features and sales methods.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?I think the company culture is actually really good as it is.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and more fair decision making.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?We could be better at communicating between departments.
Engine is the modern travel platform for booking and managing work trips. It saves businesses time and money through an intuitive travel network that connects to nearly every hotel, airline, and car rental company in the U.S. It offers single invoice billing, the flexibility to modify trips at any time without sunk costs, and a unified view of all company travel and spend. Customers rely on Engine to not only make travel easier to manage, but to make it enjoyable for everyone involved. The company is backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, Elefund and Permira. Learn more at www.engine.com.
Engine was founded in 2018 and its current CEO is Elia Wallen. Since its inception 8 years ago, Engine has grown to 300 employees.
Engine is the modern travel platform for booking and managing work trips. It saves businesses time and money through an intuitive travel network that connects to nearly every hotel, airline, and car rental company in the U.S. It offers single invoice billing, the flexibility to modify trips at any time without sunk costs, and a unified view of all company travel and spend. Customers rely on Engine to not only make travel easier to manage, but to make it enjoyable for everyone involved. The company is backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, Elefund and Permira. Learn more at www.engine.com.
| Headquarter | 250 Fillmore St Suite 150 Denver, CO 80206 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | engine.com |
| Founding Date | 2018 |
| Tel | 720-999-9349 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | engine.com/careers |
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Engine competitors include Navan, Airbnb, Hotels.com, and Egencia. Engine ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Engine compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Engine has 300 employees. 87 employees at Engine have reviewed Engine across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 87 Engine employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Engine are pleased with their total compensation at Engine, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Engine are extremely happy with their team. 87 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Engine are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Engine believe the environment at Engine is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Engine is extremely fast. About 58% of the employees at Engine work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Engine are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Engine is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Engine employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Engine 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Engine's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 14 Engine employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 13 have said yes.
Elia’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Denver. Engine’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Marketing department, African American/Black employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees in the Sales department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Engine’s competitors, Elia Wallen ranks right below Egencia CEO Rob Greyber. Under Wallen’s leadership, Engine employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and the company’s Perks And Benefits. eNPS and Work Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Engine could stand to see real improvement.
The Engine Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Elia Wallen, VP of Sales Justin Thomas, and Vice President of Member Experience Duke Cajala
Elia Wallen CEO / President
Elia Wallen serves as the CEO / President of Engine.
Justin Thomas VP of Sales
Justin Thomas serves as the VP Sales. Justin currently resides in the Greater Denver Area.
Duke Cajala Vice President of Member Experience
Duke Cajala serves as the Vice President of Member Experience. Duke currently resides in the Greater Denver Area.
Steve Holtkamp Chief Strategy Officer
Steve Holtkamp serves as the Chief Strategy Officer. Steve currently resides in the Greater Denver Area.
Natalie Holtgrewe Vice President of Marketing
Natalie Holtgrewe serves as the Vice President of Marketing. Natalie currently resides in the Greater Denver Area.
John Siladie Vice President of Engineering
John Siladie serves as the Vice President of Engineering. John currently resides in the Greater Denver Area.
Anna Kaminsky VP of Finance & Accounting
Anna Kaminsky serves as the VP of Finance & Accounting. Anna currently resides in the Greater Denver Area.
Anwar Musa Director of Supplier Relations
Anwar Musa serves as the Director of Supplier Relations. Anwar currently resides in the Greater Denver Area.
Duke Cajala Vice President of Member Experience
Duke Cajala serves as the Vice President of Member Experience of Engine.
How much do people at Engine get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Engine is $101,549, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $105,896, or $50 per hour.
At Engine, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $209,647 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $43,142 annually. Average Engine salaries by department include: Product at $143,927, Business Development at $101,778, Sales at $157,645, and Legal at $209,647. Half of Engine salaries are above $105,896.
58 employees at Engine rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 180 ratings) while 58 employees at Engine rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 74 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $92k | $92k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $235k | $235k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $289k | $289k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $320k | $320k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Engine score the company 86/100 across various culture categories, placing Engine in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Engine across various culture dimensions.
2 Paid Volunteer Days per year Unlimited PTO
Engine's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 92% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Engine's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 31% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Engine's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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What is Engine address?
Engine location is at 250 Fillmore St Suite 150
Who is the CEO of Engine?
Engine CEO is Elia Wallen, their score by employees is 74
What is Engine eNPS?
The eNPS for Engine is 25
What is the salary for Sales Manager in Engine?
Sales Manager average salary in the US is 113k
What are the salaries in the Design in Engine?
The average salaries for Design in Engine is 82k