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Swift Navigation was founded in 2012 to make GPS positioning technology more accurate and affordable. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
69
TOTAL
RATINGS
1507
Updated on: April 17, 2025

Swift Navigation Company Culture

Swift Navigation Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A
4.6/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CEO Rating
A+
Executive Team
A+
Happiness
A+
Leadership
A+
Manager
A+

Swift Navigation CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Timothy Harris Swift Navigation's CEO
Timothy Harris
90 /100
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Diversity at Swift Navigation

Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Diverse employees at Swift Navigation have rated Happiness, Team, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Swift Navigation

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at Swift Navigation have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Swift Navigation eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

78

Swift Navigation employees are 78% more likely to recommend Swift Navigation as a great place to work

84%Promoters
10%Passives
6%Detractors

Working at Swift Navigation

Working at Swift Navigation is rated highly by 69 employees, across various culture dimensions. Swift Navigation employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Happiness categories, putting Swift Navigation’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Swift Navigation was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Swift Navigation

A

Overall Company Culture at Swift Navigation is rated A

Last updated months ago

Top
10%

Swift Navigation ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 69 Employees

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Engineering
88
Engineering88
Operations
86
Operations86

Swift Navigation Employee Reviews

Out of 194 Swift Navigation employee reviews, 99% were positive. The remaining 1% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Swift Navigation improve their work culture.

99%
1%
Positive Reviews99%
Constructive Feedback1%

Positive Reviews From Swift Navigation Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Their openness, professionalism and commitment to Swift.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    I'm paid well and the in office perks are very generous. Catered lunches, kitchen full of snacks.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    unlimited vacation and sick leave
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Constructive Feedback From Swift Navigation Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Other companies pays a bit better.
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Swift Navigation Company Information

Swift Navigation Company Overview

Swift Navigation was founded in 2012 to make GPS positioning technology more accurate and affordable.

Swift Navigation was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Timothy Harris. Since its inception 14 years ago, Swift Navigation has grown to 75 employees.

Swift Navigation Mission, Vision & Values

Swift Navigation Mission & Values

We are on a mission to enable a future of autonomous vehicles to navigate and understand the world.

Swift Navigation Mission, Vision & Values
Headquarter650 Townsend St Suite 410
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States of America
Websiteswiftnav.com
Founding Date2012
Tel415.636.7490
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.swiftnav.com/join-us
Social Sites

Swift Navigation Competitors

Swift Navigation competitors include DroneDeploy, Neurala, and eero. Swift Navigation ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Swift Navigation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    DroneDeploy's Logo
    DroneDeploy
    4.5/5
  2. #2
    Swift Navigation's Logo
    Swift Navigation
    4.6/5
  3. #3
    Neurala's Logo
    Neurala
    3.9/5
  4. #4
    eero's Logo
    eero
    2.8/5
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  • Culture Video
  • Our founders - Colin Beighley (L), Fergus Noble (C), Tim Harris (R)
  • Swift team celebrating at The Ramp in SF

Swift Navigation Employees

Swift Navigation has 75 employees. 69 employees at Swift Navigation have reviewed Swift Navigation 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 69 Swift Navigation employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Swift Navigation are extremely happy with their total compensation at Swift Navigation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Swift Navigation are extremely happy with their team. 69 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Swift Navigation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Swift Navigation believe the environment at Swift Navigation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Swift Navigation is comfortably fast. About 59% of the employees at Swift Navigation work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Swift Navigation are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Swift Navigation employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Swift Navigation report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Swift Navigation have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
98% of Swift Navigation employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Swift Navigation employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
100% of Swift Navigation employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Swift Navigation employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
98% of Swift Navigation employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Swift Navigation - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Swift Navigation is that the company was prepared on their first day. Swift Navigation 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.

Swift Navigation Employee Onboarding

Swift Navigation KPIs and OKRs

At Swift Navigation 83% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Swift Navigation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 19 Swift Navigation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 18 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes95%
No5%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes83%
No17%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
Swift Navigation KPIs & OKRs

Swift Navigation CEO & Leadership

Timothy Harris Swift Navigation's CEO
90 /100

Swift Navigation CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2018 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Timothy’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Timothy Harris has won the Best CEOs in 2018 along with Drift CEO David Cancel and SendGrid CEO Sameer Dholakia. Swift Navigation’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and employees in the Engineering department. However, Female employees, employees in the Operations department, and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Swift Navigation’s competitors, Timothy Harris ranks right above DroneDeploy CEO Michael Winn. Under Harris’s leadership, Swift Navigation employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Happiness. Gender and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Swift Navigation could stand to see real improvement.

Swift Navigation Leadership

The Swift Navigation Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Timothy Harris, Co-Founder / CTO Fergus Noble, and Chief Operating Officer Rob Hranac

  • Timothy Harris CEO / President

    Timothy Harris CEO / President

    Timothy Harris serves as the CEO / President of Swift Navigation.

  • Fergus Noble Co-Founder / CTO

    Fergus Noble serves as the Co-Founder / CTO of Swift Navigation, Inc. Fergus started at Swift Navigation, Inc in Jul of... read more

  • Rob Hranac Chief Operating Officer

    Rob Hranac serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Swift Navigation, Inc. Rob started at Swift Navigation, Inc in Mar... read more

  • Diana Schlosser Executive Vice President, Marketing

    Diana Schlosser serves as the Executive Vice President, Marketing of Swift Navigation, Inc. Diana started at Swift... read more

  • Lance André Director of Geomatics

    Lance André serves as the Director of Geomatics of Swift Navigation, Inc. Lance started at Swift Navigation, Inc in... read more

  • Joel Gibson Executive Vice President of Automotive

    Joel Gibson serves as the Executive Vice President of Automotive of Swift Navigation.

  • Samir Kapoor Executive Vice President, Engineering and Product

    Samir Kapoor serves as the Executive Vice President, Engineering and Product of Swift Navigation.

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Swift Navigation Salaries

How much does Swift Navigation pay?

How much do people at Swift Navigation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Swift Navigation is $124,497, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $149,773, or $72 per hour.

At Swift Navigation, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $190,823 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $57,531 annually. Average Swift Navigation salaries by department include: Finance at $88,303, Sales at $282,890, Product at $135,466, and Operations at $100,305. Half of Swift Navigation salaries are above $149,773.

58 employees at Swift Navigation rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 208 ratings) while 57 employees at Swift Navigation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 73 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$85k
$85k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$116k
$116k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$148k
$148k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$217k
$217k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$256k
$256k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$352k
$352k100th Percentile
$124,497*
Average Compensation
$149,773*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Swift Navigation Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Swift Navigation

Diverse employees at Swift Navigation score the company 87/100 across various culture categories, placing Swift Navigation in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Swift Navigation across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 89/100
Department - Engineering
Men 87/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees 89/100
Department - Engineering

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men 86/100
Department - Operations
Diverse Employees N/A/100
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Swift Navigation Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
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Swift Navigation PTO

Swift Navigation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 88% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Swift Navigation's 5th most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 11% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Swift Navigation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time13%
Vacation Policy11%
Office Meals13%
401k Contribution50%
Childcare13%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes12%
No88%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo6%
$1500 - $2500/mo31%
$1000 -$1500/mo31%
$500 -$1000/mo19%
Less than $500/mo13%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Swift Navigation PTO Policy

Swift Navigation Careers

Swift Navigation Jobs

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Swift Navigation applied for 10 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 70% were approved, 20% certified-withdrawn, and 10% withdrawn.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Swift Navigation unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by Swift Navigation after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Swift Navigation has a total of 75 employees

10
Total Applied
  • 70% Granted (7 out of 10)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 10)
  • 10% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 10)
  • 20% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 10)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Swift Navigation Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Swift Navigation on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
50%
Engineering
50%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
50%
Barrington
50%

Swift Navigation Internship Program

Acquiring a position in Swift Navigation's Internship Program is generally not difficult. Why intern at Swift Navigation? Employees are extremely happy at Swift Navigation and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Swift Navigation employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 39% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.

How difficult is it to get an internship at Swift Navigation?

Engineering
Operations
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult75%
Not Difficult25%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 4 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult60%
Not Difficult20%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships20%
Answered by 5 Operations Interns
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Swift Navigation

What is Swift Navigation address?

Swift Navigation location is at 650 Townsend St Suite 410

Who is the CEO of Swift Navigation?

Swift Navigation CEO is Timothy Harris, their score by employees is 90

What is Swift Navigation eNPS?

The eNPS for Swift Navigation is 78

What is the salary for Account Manager in Swift Navigation?

Account Manager average salary in the US is 94k

What are the salaries in the Finance in Swift Navigation?

The average salaries for Finance in Swift Navigation is 88k

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