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Principal Financial Group

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Good work-life balance, outdated tech - Software Engineer I Principal Financial Group Employee Review

4.0
Jan 11, 2021
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Pros

- Pretty much unlimited PTO - Relaxed - Pension plan - Quick 401 vesting (min 3 yrs)

Cons

- Outdated tech stack - Lots of tech debt making it difficult to add new features - Business is too focused on small features - Salary below market average

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5.0
Jul 19, 2026
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Pros

I like the flexibility in my schedule.

Cons

The work can be stressful at times

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Principal Financial Group Response
5d
We appreciate you sharing your perspective. We're dedicated to offering flexible work arrangements that honor both the importance employees place on flexibility and the benefits of in-person collaboration when possible.
3.0
Jul 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Principal offers unlimited time off

Cons

Company does not promote from within. If you want to move up in the company (or even move laterally to another department), don’t expect anything more than standardized emails saying you didn’t get the job.

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