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 (2025) , Software Engineer (1960) , Lead Software Engineer (676) , 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 (142) , 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 599 reviews)); "Good client base and culture" ((in 449 reviews)); "Some really great people to work with who are great at what they do;" ((in 408 reviews)); "Good International Environment and Benefits" ((in 405 reviews)); "Think the myriad of projects available offer good opportunities for people to find a good fit for their skillset." ((in 392 reviews))

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

"Existing Salary was low and very hard increase" ((in 1491 reviews)); "poor management from direction and high" ((in 341 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 202 reviews)); "Total compensation is low and unfair." ((in 113 reviews)); "A lot of bureaucracy, sport rooms are closed during pandemic" ((in 71 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

May 22, 2026

High salary and strong career development opportunities

Software lead engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

offers a high salary range together with strong learning and career development opportunities. The company provides access to many training resources, certifications, global projects

Cons

No cons... maybe about preparing many things for project interviews

4.0

May 18, 2026

Test experiences on both sides

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

WFH | Salary | Clients | Learning | AI tools

Cons

Client Interviews are not easy

EPAM Systems Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear you are enjoying the flexibility of working from home, the continuous learning opportunities, our internal AI tools and working with great clients. Our client interviews can be rigorous, as our partners have high expectations for the technical expertise EPAMers bring to their projects. We appreciate your hard work in navigating these processes and are glad to have you on the team.

5.0

May 17, 2026

Great opportunities for growth but variable project experience

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to work on global clients and modern technologies Strong learning culture and technical growth Good work-life balance in many projects Helpful teammates and collaborative environment

Cons

Project experience can vary significantly depending on client/account

EPAM Systems Response

1mo

Thank you for a 5 star review! We’re glad to hear about your positive experience. Your feedback motivates us to continue fostering a great workplace for everyone.

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