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PNC Financial Services Group

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Return to office mandate - Software Engineer PNC Financial Services Group Employee Review

2.0
Apr 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Okay benefits and pay, room to grow

Cons

Leadership continues to push a 5 day return-to-office mandate that feels completely disconnected from the reality of the work. Many roles, especially in software engineering, are largely individual and can be done more effectively from home, yet employee feedback is consistently ignored. Even more concerning, hybrid or remote accommodations are being denied in cases for legitimate health reasons, which signals a lack of empathy and support for employees’ well-being. The office environment itself offers no real benefit. It is essentially an open, call center-style setup where you are seated right next to others on constant calls. There is little to no personal space, conversations overlap, and it becomes extremely distracting. It is often less productive than working remotely. Work-life balance is also a major issue. Software engineers are frequently expected to work overtime, including nights and weekends, to support releases. This extra effort often feels like an unspoken requirement rather than an exception, and it goes largely unrecognized. The broader culture seems to revolve around giving everything to the company, with little in return in terms of flexibility, appreciation, or support.

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5.0
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Pros

A lot of opportunities to switch into different fields

Cons

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2.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Compared with similarly sized institutions, PNC offers decent work-life balance. But it all depends on who your manager is. People are generally very helpful and always willing to answer questions. For the most part, I enjoyed my time there.

Cons

Compensation is frequently ranked among the bottom percentile in the industry, and this was no exception for myself. They do not take into account the cost of living of a certain area when you are in their analyst program. For example, someone in Nashville would have to the same compensation as someone with the same position in San Francisco. During my time there, it definitely felt very “laissez faire”. Communication among deal team members was also a bit unpolished, with juniors frequently having to play catch up. The bureaucracy and level of siloing between lines of business is awful. It slows down deal execution and overall efficiency.

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