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

Software Lead Engineer professionals working at EPAM Systems have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 637 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of EPAM Systems employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Lead Engineer Jobs at EPAM Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Lead Engineer interview questions at EPAM Systems .

Does EPAM Systems pay Software Lead Engineer employees well?

Software Lead Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at EPAM Systems with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 637 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.8% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Lead Engineer salaries at EPAM Systems.

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

82% of Software Lead Engineer employees at EPAM Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 7% in the past 12 months. Software Lead 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 593 reviews)); "Good client base and culture" ((in 427 reviews)); "Some really great people to work with who are great at what they do;" ((in 402 reviews)); "Good International Environment and Benefits" ((in 396 reviews)); "Good learning opportunities and exposure to large" ((in 293 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 1494 reviews)); "poor management from direction and high" ((in 347 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 203 reviews)); "Total compensation is low and unfair." ((in 115 reviews)); "A lot of bureaucracy, sport rooms are closed during pandemic" ((in 70 reviews))

EPAM Systems Software Lead Engineer reviews

4.0

82% would recommend to a friend

(637 total reviews)

Balazs Fejes

83% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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Software Lead Engineer employees have rated EPAM Systems with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 637 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Lead Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. EPAM Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Lead Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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637 reviews

5.0

Jun 10, 2025

Great place to work for

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have really good clients Focus has always been on cutting edge technology and moving with what market is going with.

Cons

As of now nothing seems like a cons

EPAM Systems Response

1y

In addition to the great things you listed in the pro column, we think our employees are pretty great, too! Thanks for leaving us a great review.

4.0

Jun 6, 2025

good place to work

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company culture, interesting projects, professional attitude

Cons

too much day-to-day administration on some projects, salary not that high

EPAM Systems Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to reflect on and share your journey with EPAM. We're delighted to hear that you appreciated the company culture, projects and the attitude of the teams. These are core elements of what we strive to foster at EPAM. We are continuously working to streamline our processes to ensure efficiency without unnecessary burdens. We regularly review our compensation structures to remain competitive and to reflect the value contributed by all our employees. Thank you for your contributions to EPAM while you were here. We wish you the best in the rest of your career.

5.0

Jun 5, 2025

This is indeed "Home of a modern Engineer"

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- I have seen EPAM partnering with product-based companies, offering opportunities to work on real-world problems with continuous learning and growth, there is a Strong learning culture, with early exposure to structured programs like DSA and system design training led by experienced engineers. - Vibrant tech communities for Java, Python, DevOps, AI, and more, supported by regular speaker sessions, hackathons, kata events, quizzes, and masterclasses. - Organized practice groups ensure you're engaged even when between projects. Practices focus on upskilling in the latest technologies and preparing for client engagements. - Supportive peer learning culture - Hands-on exposure to AI through hackathons, internal challenges, real-world applications, and training sessions led by expert instructors. - Dedicated innovation space called the Garage that encourages idea-sharing, experimentation, and leading your own POCs if the idea is strong.

Cons

- The onboarding and early weeks can feel overwhelming due to the wide array of initiatives and programs and with so many events and communities, - it might be hard to prioritize or balance learning with project work at times.

EPAM Systems Response

7mo

Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We love seeing those five stars. We appreciate you leaving detailed information that may help potential candidates gain insight into working at EPAM! Wishing you a long career with us.

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