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

3.0

Apr 13, 2026

Average workplace

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning opportunities, offers medical insurance

Cons

Low salaries, a lot of management

EPAM Systems Response

1w

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you value the learning opportunities and private medical insurance benefit we provide at EPAM Lithuania. We also hear your concerns regarding compensation and organizational structure. As a current EPAMer, we encourage you to connect with your Resource Manager or local People team representative to discuss your career path, compensation, and any concerns or ideas you’d like to share. Thank you for being part of our team and for taking the time to share your perspective.

5.0

Mar 10, 2026

Best workplace to work

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Best place to work 2. Having reach over 60 countries 3. Good Salary 4. Best framework to keep update with latest technologies 5. Very good management

Cons

1. Hike is being delayed since two years

EPAM Systems Response

3mo

It's employees like you who make the culture at EPAM so great! Thanks for sharing your review and highlighting the atmosphere our employees experience daily.

2.0

Feb 8, 2026

stagnation

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

sometimes you get a good project where you can make good contribution

Cons

sometimes you get a project with a toxic management and have to make enormous effort to make useful contribution or leave that project

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