Is EPAM Systems a good company to work for?

EPAM Systems has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 15,045 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 81% of employees would recommend working at EPAM Systems to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about EPAM Systems have been left by employees working as Business Analyst , Project Manager and Solutions Architect .

Does EPAM Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, EPAM Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at EPAM Systems. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at EPAM Systems?

81% of EPAM Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated EPAM Systems 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EPAM Systems?

Senior Software Engineer (2052) , Software Engineer (1970) , Lead Software Engineer (685) , Junior Software Engineer (286) , Business Analyst (266) , Project Manager (259) , Software Developer (241) , Senior Business Analyst (210) , Senior Systems Engineer (188) , Systems Engineer (174) , Delivery Manager (143) , Devops Engineer (122) , Software Test Automation Engineer (110) , Data Engineer (106) , 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 589 reviews)); "Good client base and culture" ((in 452 reviews)); "Some really great people to work with who are great at what they do;" ((in 408 reviews)); "Good International Environment and Benefits" ((in 403 reviews)); "Awesome colleagues and good environment" ((in 283 reviews))

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

"Low Salaries & Broken Promises – The company often misrepresents its financial situation or makes false promises about salary increases." ((in 1503 reviews)); "poor management from direction and high" ((in 332 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)); "A lot of bureaucracy, sport rooms are closed during pandemic" ((in 70 reviews)); "Communication is poor, sometimes aggressive, finger" ((in 43 reviews))

What are employees saying about EPAM Systems layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about EPAM Systems layoffs and their outlook for job security at EPAM Systems in 2026.

What are the top reviewed EPAM Systems locations?

New York , Newtown , San Francisco , Mountain View , San Jose , Poland , Boston , Houston , Philadelphia , Seattle , Austin , Los Angeles , Atlanta , Conshohocken , Dallas , Irvine , Chicago , San Diego , Jersey City , Weehawken , Charlotte , Sunnyvale , Saint Louis , Washington , Malvern , Pittsburgh , Poland , Hoboken , Turkey , Tampa

EPAM Systems reviews

3.9

81% would recommend to a friend

(1,296 total reviews)

Balazs Fejes

85% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Compensation and benefits

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3.0

Nov 10, 2024

Cutting Edge Technology Relatively Low Compensation

Senior data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- You work on interesting projects - Use of the latest tech. - Forward-thinking top leadership - Work with truly nice and talented colleagues - Lots of opportunities for career growth - Great work-life balance

Cons

- Compensation is not competitive - Exiting the company is such a pain - Inexperienced resource managers - Lack of increase in pay despite high inflation in some locations - Promotion and pay freeze and the lack of transparency regarding promotion - Little to no bonuses

EPAM Systems Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you value our projects, leadership, growth opportunities, our talented colleagues, work-life balance as well as the cutting-edge technologies that we work with. We are sorry to hear about salary and promotion issues. Rest assured that we are consistently focused on new ways to improve employee satisfaction and engagement and we take employee feedback seriously. We welcome your suggestions. We wish you the best in your career.

5.0

Nov 8, 2024

Dynamic and Growth-Oriented Experience at EPAM

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

EPAM offers a challenging yet rewarding environment that fosters professional growth and learning opportunities. The company culture is vibrant and supportive, with approachable leadership and team collaboration encouraged. There are numerous high-profile projects that provide exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading clients. EPAM places a significant emphasis on continuous education, offering access to courses and certifications that enhance professional development. Competitive compensation packages and a flexible approach to work-life balance are notable benefits.

Cons

The fast-paced nature of project turnover can occasionally lead to work-life balance challenges. Some projects may require overtime or extended hours due to tight client deadlines or project complexities.

EPAM Systems Response

1y

Thanks for giving us a great review! We're so glad you found our environment conducive to growing your professional skillset and that you were able to take advantage of our numerous learning resources. We know that a fast-paced environment can be difficult to thrive in, but we want you to enjoy the best work-life balance possible. Please reach out to your resource manager if this is something you feel is out-of-balance, or feel free to reach us at Glassdoor@epam.com.

4.0

Nov 2, 2024

Not so bad in general

Lead software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good engineering culture; great learning capabilities; Friendly people;

Cons

Not enough good projects; Not competitive salary

EPAM Systems Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you appreciated the strong engineering culture, learning opportunities, and supportive team environment—these are core to who we are. Regarding your feedback on project availability and salary competitiveness, we strive to provide employees with diverse project opportunities, including options to switch projects, whether locally or globally, to keep work engaging. We also make conscious efforts to keep our salary ranges competitive with the market and follow a pay-for-performance philosophy. We are always striving to improve and would love to hear more about your experiences. If you'd like to share more insights or discuss further, please contact us at Glassdoor@epam.com. Thank you again for your review!

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