SAP Software Developer reviews

4.2

88% would recommend to a friend

(1,883 total reviews)
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Christian Klein

78% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Software Engineer/Developer employees have rated SAP with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,883 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer/Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. SAP is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer/Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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Jun 15, 2025
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Pros

The team is led by a newly promoted female manager who lacks the leadership maturity and people skills needed for such a role. Favors a personal circle, creating an exclusionary environment where decisions are influenced more by personal bias than team merit. Open feedback is discouraged, and any form of constructive suggestion is treated defensively. Several good team members have quietly left due to the poor culture, but the reasons are often masked as "location changes" to avoid attention. The work atmosphere feels tense, gossipy, and politically driven — not collaborative or growth-oriented.

Cons

Recently promoted manager lacks basic team management and people handling skills. Displays controlling behavior and does not listen to team input. Favors a select group of individuals, creating an unhealthy team culture rooted in gossip and exclusion. Innovation and initiative are not encouraged – dissenting voices often get sidelined. High attrition rate within the team, with multiple exits within short spans.

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