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

Junior Software Engineer professionals working at EPAM Systems have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 254 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of EPAM Systems employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Junior Software Engineer Jobs at EPAM Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Junior Software Engineer interview questions at EPAM Systems .

Does EPAM Systems pay Junior Software Engineer employees well?

Junior Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at EPAM Systems with 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 254 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Junior Software Engineer salaries and benefits at EPAM Systems .

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

96% of Junior Software Engineer employees at EPAM Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 4% in the past 12 months. Junior Software Engineer professionals have also rated EPAM Systems with a 4.2 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.3 rating for culture and values and 4.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EPAM Systems?

Senior Software Engineer (2011) , Software Engineer (1950) , Lead Software Engineer (673) , Junior Software Engineer (283) , Business Analyst (265) , Project Manager (259) , Software Developer (241) , Senior Business Analyst (208) , Senior Systems Engineer (183) , Systems Engineer (168) , Delivery Manager (142) , Devops Engineer (121) , Software Test Automation Engineer (106) , Data Engineer (102) , 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 592 reviews)); "Good client base and culture" ((in 431 reviews)); "Good International Environment and Benefits" ((in 395 reviews)); "Some really great people to work with who are great at what they do;" ((in 394 reviews)); "The company provides good opportunities for professional grow because of a huge number of learning programs and services." ((in 388 reviews))

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

"poor management from direction and high" ((in 349 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 195 reviews)); "A lot of bureaucracy, sport rooms are closed during pandemic" ((in 69 reviews)); "There's no communication between client and Epam manager to receive feedbacks." ((in 43 reviews)); "Technical skills does not translate at all to being a good resource manager" ((in 42 reviews))

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4.2

96% would recommend to a friend

(254 total reviews)

Balazs Fejes

100% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

Junior, Software Engineer employees have rated EPAM Systems with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 254 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Junior, Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. EPAM Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Junior, Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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254 reviews

3.0

May 8, 2026

Great training for interns, but low initial pay

Junior software engineer

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a good company the training is actually very good as a intern which you get

Cons

The payment is really very low compared to others initially but as you get promoted it increases

3.0

Feb 16, 2026

Review

Junior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning opportunities, salary for freshers

Cons

Less Bonuses and Benefits overall

EPAM Systems Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for EPAM! We appreciate all the work you do with us. We aim to provide all global employees with fair compensation and want to ensure you feel valued for your work. EPAM considers internal and external factors when creating a total rewards package - one component is salary. Please consider having an open conversation with your manager to discuss your salary goals or make a career plan for your future with EPAM. We welcome individual discussions; if you prefer to reach out to us, please send an email to Glassdoor@epam.com.

5.0

Feb 10, 2026

Supportive Culture, Mentorship, and High-Quality Delivery Standards

Junior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong exposure to real-time systems and enterprise-level projects. Excellent learning culture with continuous mentorship and knowledge sharing. Encourages adoption of modern data and engineering tools. High standards for engineering excellence and quality delivery. Supportive environment to explore new technologies and best practices. AI-friendly workplace — leveraging ChatGPT/EPAM-Dial/GenAI improves productivity and solution quality. Great opportunities for technical growth and confidence building.

Cons

Projects can be challenging and may require a steep learning curve initially. Fast-paced delivery timelines at times, depending on client expectations. Workload may fluctuate based on project phase and deadlines.

EPAM Systems Response

2mo

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.

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