EPAM Systems Sr. Software Engineer reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(2,002 total reviews)
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Balazs Fejes

83% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated EPAM Systems with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,002 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. EPAM Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informatique industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Some projects are really good - you get alot of experience with actual product development not like other service based companies - Safety net : As they have alot of project, so even if one project ends you quickly get into another project without waiting on bench

Cons

- if you get stuck into project where you don't see growth it will be hard to get out of the project unless project itself is ramp down

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EPAM Systems Response
3mo
Hi! Thank you for taking your time and sharing such wonderful feedback. It's great to see you are finding value in our diversified projects and technology offerings. We wish you a long career ahead at EPAM.
1.0
Mar 30, 2026

Not recommned

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No pros, only when you are middle/junior

Cons

A lot of cons for senior and normal people

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EPAM Systems Response
1mo
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. After several years with EPAM, we're sorry to see that your experience has led you to feel this way. While a public review doesn't leave much room for discussion, feedback like yours tells us there is more behind the experience you've described. As a current employee, we encourage you to speak with your Resource Manager, or if you'd be open to sharing more context, reach out to us directly at Glassdoor@epam.com.
4.0
Mar 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Solid career development framework - EPAM has a well-structured career progression path with clear expectations for each level. If you're looking to grow your skills systematically, the framework is there to support you. Diverse project exposure - Depending on the project you're assigned to, you can work with modern technologies and gain valuable experience across different domains. Professional environment - Good collaboration tools, established processes, and a generally professional workplace culture. Learning opportunities - Access to training resources and certifications that can help you develop your technical skills.

Cons

Below-market compensation - The salary is noticeably lower compared to other companies in the region and market standards for senior-level positions. This was my primary reason for exploring other opportunities. Project dependency - Your growth and day-to-day experience heavily depend on which project you're assigned to. Some projects offer cutting-edge work and great teams, while others can be less inspiring. You don't always have much control over this. Office politics - Like many large organizations, internal politics can affect decision-making and team dynamics. Navigating these dynamics becomes part of the job, which can be draining at times.

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EPAM Systems Response
2mo
Thank you for providing such a detailed and balanced review. We are glad you benefited from our career development framework, learning resources and diverse project exposure. Continuous learning is a core focus at EPAM, and we are proud when our teams utilize these opportunities to grow their skill sets and advance their careers. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding compensation, project dependency and organizational dynamics. We regularly evaluate our compensation against regional market standards to ensure we remain competitive. Furthermore, we understand that the consulting model brings variability to daily work and that navigating a large global organization can be complex. We continually strive to improve how we match EPAMers with projects that align with their professional goals. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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