Is EPAM Systems a good company to work for as a Junior Software Engineer?

Junior Software Engineer professionals working at EPAM Systems have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 256 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of EPAM Systems employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Junior Software Engineer Jobs at EPAM Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Junior Software Engineer interview questions at EPAM Systems .

Does EPAM Systems pay Junior Software Engineer employees well?

Junior Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at EPAM Systems with 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 256 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Junior Software Engineer salaries at EPAM Systems.

How happy are Junior Software Engineer professionals working at EPAM Systems?

96% of Junior Software Engineer employees at EPAM Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 9% in the past 12 months. Junior Software Engineer professionals have also rated EPAM Systems with a 4.2 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.2 rating for culture and values and 4.2 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EPAM Systems?

Senior Software Engineer (2037) , Software Engineer (1962) , Lead Software Engineer (680) , Junior Software Engineer (284) , Business Analyst (265) , Project Manager (259) , Software Developer (241) , Senior Business Analyst (210) , Senior Systems Engineer (188) , Systems Engineer (173) , Delivery Manager (143) , Devops Engineer (122) , Software Test Automation Engineer (110) , Data Engineer (105) , 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 588 reviews)); "Good client base and culture" ((in 443 reviews)); "Some really great people to work with who are great at what they do;" ((in 410 reviews)); "Good International Environment and Benefits" ((in 391 reviews)); "Awesome colleagues and good environment" ((in 272 reviews))

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

"Existing Salary was low and very hard increase" ((in 1489 reviews)); "poor management from direction and high" ((in 339 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 199 reviews)); "low salary, a lot of bureaucracy" ((in 72 reviews)); "There's no communication between client and Epam manager to receive feedbacks." ((in 43 reviews))

EPAM Systems Junior Software Engineer reviews

4.1

96% would recommend to a friend

(256 total reviews)

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100% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

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Junior, Software Engineer employees have rated EPAM Systems with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 256 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Junior, Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. EPAM Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Junior, Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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256 reviews

5.0

Jun 6, 2025

Good company

Junior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Known for its deep engineering expertise. Strong in recruiting and training top software developers, engineers, and consultants. Significant presence in Eastern Europe and Latin America, areas known for strong technical education.

Cons

Many employees report long hours and a demanding pace. Work-life balance can be challenging, especially in client-facing roles or delivery centers.

EPAM Systems Response

7mo

Thank you so much for a 5-star review! We appreciate your feedback. We love seeing our employees take advantage of our training and educational resources and are glad this is something you have benefited from. We are disappointed to read that you and/or your colleagues experienced difficulties with work-life balance. At EPAM, we do our best to provide our employees with flexibility and a schedule that works for them. If this is a challenge for you, please reach out to your resource manager or let us know at Glassdoor@epam.com Thank you.

4.0

Jun 6, 2025

6 months in EPAM

Junior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everything is great. Work from home. Project is amazing.

Cons

I do not have any con.

EPAM Systems Response

1y

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback! We think our employees are pretty great, as well 😁 We wish you a long, wonderful career with us!

5.0

May 23, 2025

From Training to Thrive my EPAM Story

Junior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

EPAM has a Structured onboarding with hands-on training in C++ helped me build my solid tech base. So many Supportive trainers who made complex topics easier to understand. Easy transition into a live project; real-world exposure to large-scale systems, debugging, and architecture. Opportunities to be a part of internal competitions like coding leagues and Ideathons, which encourage problem-solving Exposure to both technical and business perspectives through collabactivities. There is a lot of encouragement towards continuous learning and personal growth through side projects and challenges.

Cons

Learning curve can feel steep in the initial months, especially when transitioning from training to project work.

EPAM Systems Response

1y

Wow, thank you for leaving us such a great review! We love hearing that our employees have a great work-life balance, and we are thrilled that you're enjoying the culture. We hope you have a long career with us!

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