Is SAP a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at SAP have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 2,363 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of SAP employees being 4.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at SAP now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at SAP .

Does SAP pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at SAP with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 2,363 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10.8% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries and benefits at SAP .

What are the top reviewed jobs at SAP?

Software Developer (1427) , Software Engineer (832) , Intern (612) , Developer (532) , Senior Software Engineer (519) , Account Executive (498) , Consultant (401) , Support Engineer (361) , Senior Consultant (356) , Senior Developer (329) , Associate Developer (312) , Technical Support Engineer (284) , Project Manager (265) , Working Student (247) , Business Process Consultant (240)

What are the pros of working at SAP according to real employee reviews?

"Work life balance is good if you don't plan on moving up in the company" ((in 3369 reviews)); "Good Benefits and Health" ((in 2411 reviews)); "The culture is great and they provide you the correct tools to thrive in a growing environment." ((in 1752 reviews)); "The people you work with are great and feels like a much smaller company on the day to day." ((in 1459 reviews)); "SAP is the best place to work because you always have your work force as a priority" ((in 995 reviews))

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

"Salaries are low across the board compared to similar positions both inside and outside of SAP Tempe." ((in 1080 reviews)); "poor management and lack of resource" ((in 472 reviews)); "A bad manager will only think about his/her own promotion and not care about team." ((in 380 reviews)); "Lack of accountability from upper management." ((in 86 reviews)); "bad middle management" ((in 68 reviews))

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SAP Software Developer reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(2,363 total reviews)

Christian Klein

72% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Software Developer employees have rated SAP with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,363 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. SAP is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews

1.0

Oct 14, 2025

SAP labs Bangalore

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

you have more opportunity to switch internally as there are godd number of projects

Cons

No salary hike No timely promotions

2.0

Oct 13, 2025

Large Company, less exposure, legacy code

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

free lunch, work life balance to a point

Cons

Leadership, legacy code, slow processes

3.0

Oct 13, 2025

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Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Work–Life Balance – Generally flexible hours, supportive management. Excellent Learning Environment – Exposure to cutting-edge enterprise tech (BTP, S/4HANA, AI, Cloud). Global Collaboration – Work with diverse teams across geographies. Employee Benefits – Competitive pay, wellness programs, hybrid work, and perks. Stable & Reputable Brand – Strong job security and global recognition in enterprise software.

Cons

Slow Career Growth – Hierarchical structure; promotions can take time. Legacy Systems – Some projects involve older tech stacks (ABAP, on-premise systems). Limited Tech Ownership – Often part of large modules; less end-to-end visibility. Bureaucratic Processes – Multiple layers of approval; slower decision-making. Less Startup Agility – Innovation pace slower compared to product startups.

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