Principal Software Engineer - Principal Software Engineer Fidelity Investments Employee Review

3.0
Apr 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Professional tone Compensation is decent, though not exceptional. Many projects still rely on outdated technologies, although there are some good modern ones as well. Perks include free cab and meals. 2. Balanced & clear Pay is reasonable but not outstanding. A number of projects use older technologies, though some modern projects are available. Free cab and food are provided. 3. Slightly sharper Salary is average—not particularly competitive. Much of the work involves legacy technology, despite a few good projects. Free transportation and meals are included. 4. Concise Decent pay, mixed tech stack (many legacy systems), and benefits like free cab and food.

Cons

1. Professional & neutral Workplace politics often emerge when senior employees in leadership positions favor their long-time peers, which can lead to talented individuals feeling undervalued and eventually leaving the organization. 2. Slightly direct In some organizations, senior leaders tend to favor older or familiar employees, creating biased environments that drive capable and high-performing talent away. 3. Stronger tone When leadership becomes biased toward long-standing employees, workplace politics increase, and skilled, high-potential individuals are often pushed out. 4. Concise version Favoritism among senior leadership leads to workplace politics and causes talented employees to leave.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2018
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Pros

Benefits including profit sharing and bonuses are great. The breadth of this company provides a great opportunity to try out different career paths or boost your current one.

Cons

In my current role, I am working overtime more often than I'd like with recognition that seems to only go so far until it sizzles out. That may be tied to the size of the company itself, where promotions work in a "trickle down" manner.

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