Boeing: Great place to work. - Senior Software Engineer Boeing Employee Review

3.0
Jan 18, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The best reasons to work for Boeing are most definitely the people there. In my time there, my co-workers were simply amazing people from whom I learned a large amount from. Additionally the work is enjoyable as well. Not to mention the very laid back work environment. Simply a great time.

Cons

Sometimes, around deadlines, things got extremely busy. I think you'll find that anywhere, but regardless it was certainly stressful. You'd be hard pressed to find someone who wouldn't help you if you needed it though.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Excellent work-life balance compared to many aerospace companies. Good benefits (healthcare, retirement, PTO).

Cons

- Five days per week in the office - Parking can be challenging. - Working across multiple time zones (U.S., Brazil, India) creates coordination overhead - Compensation is not competitive for the Seattle area. - Limited opportunities for meaningful career growth. While there are internal career paths, I haven't found many opportunities that align with the technical challenges and responsibilities I'm looking for - SPEEA's seniority-based structure can slow advancement for newer employees - Programs have very long development cycles, so it can take years to see your work become a finished product - Less exposure to cutting-edge technology than companies focused on emerging products (space, medical devices, AI hardware, quantum computing, etc. Significant bureaucracy and slow decision-making

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