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 596 reviews)); "Good client base and culture" ((in 430 reviews)); "Good International Environment and Benefits" ((in 406 reviews)); "Some really great people to work with who are great at what they do;" ((in 404 reviews)); "They have good learning opportunities and partners" ((in 297 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 1500 reviews)); "poor management from direction and high" ((in 334 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 208 reviews)); "A lot of bureaucracy, sport rooms are closed during pandemic" ((in 66 reviews)); "Technical skills does not translate at all to being a good resource manager" ((in 40 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

2.0

Mar 25, 2025

Mostly good company

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many projects to choose from. Nice relocation package.

Cons

Uneven demand. Stock compensation rarely makes much sense. Work-life balance and overall well-being depends on the client project.

EPAM Systems Response

1y

Thank you for your review. We're glad you've been enjoying your project work! At EPAM, we are proud of the variety of clients and projects we get to support. We strive to create a positive work/life balance for EPAMers--if you are interested in continuing this conversation or want to share feedback on how we can improve this experience further, please get in touch with us at: glassdoor@epam.com. Thank you for all that you do to make EPAM a great place to work!

5.0

Mar 20, 2025

Good Company

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They offer a wide range of projects to get involved in, giving you plenty of opportunities for growth and development. They’ve also outlined a clear career path to guide you, and there are tools readily available to support you throughout the process.

Cons

If you have a difficult client, it can lead to a challenging experience. As for your salary, any increase depends not only on the success of the project but also on the current economic situation in your country.

EPAM Systems Response

1y

Thank you for those 5-stars! We’re happy to hear that you’re enjoying your time with us, we’re glad that you’re finding the customized career paths and variety of learning resources we offer our employees to be beyond adequate and we’re helping you reach your goals. We’re constantly working on new ways to ensure that all of our engineers are in a project where they can thrive and feel recognized for their efforts. For additional suggestions, you can write us at glassdoor@epam.com

3.0

Mar 16, 2025

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent medical/dental insurance (price is high though) Let you way to get in to US and become permanent resident eventually

Cons

Compensation level for specialists on visas is lower than in industry

EPAM Systems Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience working at EPAM. We wish you all the best in your career.

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