Is CSX a good company to work for as a Senior Software Engineer?

Senior Software Engineer professionals working at CSX have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 19 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of CSX employees being 3.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Software Engineer Jobs at CSX now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Software Engineer interview questions at CSX .

Does CSX pay Senior Software Engineer employees well?

Senior Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CSX with 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Software Engineer salaries at CSX.

What CSX locations are top rated by Senior Software Engineer employees?

Jacksonville is the top rated CSX location by Senior Software Engineer employees.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CSX?

Freight Conductor (169) , Railroad Conductor (93) , Locomotive Engineer (62) , Conductor (49) , Manager (44) , Engineer (28) , Senior Software Engineer (20) , Trainmaster (20) , Carman (17) , Software Engineer (16) , Project Manager (15) , Signal Maintainer (15) , Software Developer (14) , Director (12) , Journeyman Carman (12)

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

"Good Benefits and rail Road Retirement" ((in 264 reviews)); "not terrible; pretty good pay" ((in 262 reviews)); "Great people and always something new to learn." ((in 62 reviews)); "Retirement is good if you live long enough to see it" ((in 61 reviews)); "money is good health is ok for now" ((in 44 reviews))

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

"poor management..being on call your whole career." ((in 100 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 68 reviews)); "long hours and away from home" ((in 44 reviews)); "Rules are subject to interpritation and what is acceptable to one manager may not be to the next so your never comfortable with what your doing and spend more time worried about wether or not a manager is watching you with night vision than about doing your job and staying alive." ((in 29 reviews)); "Too many layoffs creating job uncertain" ((in 25 reviews))

CSX Senior Software Engineer reviews

4.0

96% would recommend to a friend

(19 total reviews)

Joseph R. Hinrichs

100% approve of CEO

96% positive business outlook

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Senior Software Engineer employees have rated CSX with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 19 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. CSX is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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19 reviews

5.0

Sep 17, 2014

CSX is a great company to work for. It is definitely "How Tomorrow Moves". I absolutely love working for CSX.

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

CSX is like a family. We care about each other. The work is interesting and challenging. It is relatively easy to balance the work life with family life. The benefit, salary and bonus are awesome!!!

Cons

Headquarters in in a city that is riddled with crime, minimal cultural events - not an exciting place to live. The commute into downtown is not appealing. The company's stance on safety was not reflected in location selection.

5.0

Sep 17, 2014

CSX is a good place for a long-term career

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is good, as are benefits. Growth opportunities are provided, and can enable a person to work in multiple different departments during a career with the company. Employees are encouraged to develop themselves, both technically and as regards management ability. Bonus program has paid well the last few years, even in a down economy.

Cons

Corporate culture is always a challenge, navigating the politics. Overtime is expected to be worked without compensation, though some managers make efforts to provide balancing time off for their people. There is no clear promotion path for many positions, and this encourages employees to move and take new a new job in a different department in order to advance. Bonus distribution is not as objective as I would like, and requires immediate management to negotiate the money for their direct reports.

4.0

Apr 23, 2014

Stable company with long term vision. Better benefits compared to other companies.

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Long term strategies and with a better management. Very good training opportunities. Salaries are good. Technology upgrade is on the way. Currently company trying to create more career promotions. Performance management that decides bonus is currently changing to newer and better.

Cons

Long work hours. Because nature of the company runs 24x7 may need to work on weekends on holidays. There is no overtime pay for employees but bonus is provided.

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CSX is a great company to work for. It is definitely "How Tomorrow Moves". I absolutely love working for CSX.

CSX is a good place for a long-term career

Stable company with long term vision. Better benefits compared to other companies.

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