Is EPAM Systems a good company to work for as a Lead Software Engineer?

Lead Software Engineer professionals working at EPAM Systems have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 636 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of EPAM Systems employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Lead Software Engineer Jobs at EPAM Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Lead Software Engineer interview questions at EPAM Systems .

Does EPAM Systems pay Lead Software Engineer employees well?

Lead Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at EPAM Systems with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 636 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.8% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Lead Software Engineer salaries at EPAM Systems.

How happy are Lead Software Engineer professionals working at EPAM Systems?

81% of Lead Software Engineer employees at EPAM Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 8% in the past 12 months. Lead Software Engineer professionals have also rated EPAM Systems with a 4.1 rating for work-life-balance, 4.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.2 rating for culture and values and 4.0 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EPAM Systems?

Senior Software Engineer (2029) , Software Engineer (1961) , Lead Software Engineer (677) , Junior Software Engineer (283) , Business Analyst (265) , Project Manager (259) , Software Developer (241) , Senior Business Analyst (210) , Senior Systems Engineer (187) , Systems Engineer (173) , Delivery Manager (143) , Devops Engineer (122) , Software Test Automation Engineer (109) , Data Engineer (104) , Front End Developer (99)

What are the pros of working at EPAM Systems according to real employee reviews?

"It is pretty organized and let you have a good work/life balance" ((in 597 reviews)); "Good client base and culture" ((in 444 reviews)); "Some really great people to work with who are great at what they do;" ((in 409 reviews)); "Good International Environment and Benefits" ((in 397 reviews)); "Great colleagues and learning structure" ((in 272 reviews))

What are the cons of working at EPAM Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Low Salaries & Broken Promises – The company often misrepresents its financial situation or makes false promises about salary increases." ((in 1495 reviews)); "poor management from direction and high" ((in 338 reviews)); "1. Ratio of Management to Employees is very high [ Too many managers associated in a project which adds to the micromanagement in the end]" ((in 205 reviews)); "Total compensation is low and unfair." ((in 111 reviews)); "A lot of bureaucracy, sport rooms are closed during pandemic" ((in 70 reviews))

EPAM Systems Lead Software Engineer reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(636 total reviews)

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81% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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Lead Software Engineer employees have rated EPAM Systems with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 636 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Lead Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. EPAM Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Lead Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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636 reviews

4.0

Apr 15, 2025

Everything is okay

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many opportunities for growth and development

Cons

In recent years, the issue of salary has become more acute. It is not small, but there are companies that are ready to pay more. Here you can hit the ceiling of your position.

EPAM Systems Response

1y

Hi there. Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you are aware of the number of opportunities we have for learning, growth and career development. We pride ourselves on having a robust number of learning opportunities available and on helping our employees grow in their roles. We're disappointed to hear that you aren't wholly satisfied with your compensation package. We know salary is important, and are committed to providing EPAMers with a salary, benefits and overall package that is competitive with the market. If you have other questions or concerns, please contact us at Glassdoor@epam.com. Thank you.

4.0

Apr 15, 2025

Good learning

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good learning opportunity, Great team and architects.

Cons

Some projects are short term but rest all are good.

EPAM Systems Response

1y

We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Thanks for sharing your growth experience at EPAM! We hope you'll have a long career with us.

4.0

Apr 15, 2025

Stable Company with Strong Processes, but Lacks Flexibility and Consistency in Engineering Standards

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. EPAM has a wide presence across Europe, with offices in nearly every country, making it convenient for international collaboration and relocation. 2. The company maintains well-structured and transparent processes, both for onboarding and offboarding, which ensures a smooth experience for employees. 3. EPAM offers a relatively stable working environment, which is appreciated in a fast-changing industry.

Cons

1. Processes are followed very rigidly, and any non-standard or unique requests are often declined without consideration, which can limit flexibility. 2. There is no consistent or centralized approach to hiring and evaluating software engineers. As a result, you may find that a mid-level engineer on one project can be more technically capable than a senior engineer on another.

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