Is HCLTech a good company to work for as a Senior Software Developer?

Senior Software Developer professionals working at HCLTech have rated their employer with 3.6 out of 5 stars in 2,571 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of HCLTech employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Software Developer Jobs at HCLTech now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Software Developer interview questions at HCLTech .

Does HCLTech pay Senior Software Developer employees well?

Senior Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at HCLTech with 2.9 out of 5 stars based on 2,571 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Software Developer salaries at HCLTech.

How happy are Senior Software Developer professionals working at HCLTech?

68% of Senior Software Developer employees at HCLTech would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 10% in the past 12 months. Senior Software Developer professionals have also rated HCLTech with a 3.7 rating for work-life-balance, 3.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.6 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HCLTech?

Software Engineer (5104) , Technical Lead (2562) , Senior Software Engineer (2518) , Lead Engineer (2288) , Analyst (1943) , Senior Analyst (1636) , Consultant (1035) , Senior Technical Lead (813) , Specialist (781) , Associate Consultant (698) , Senior Consultant (693) , Technical Specialist (677) , Project Manager (654) , Senior Specialist (619) , Software Developer (597)

What are the pros of working at HCLTech according to real employee reviews?

"work life balance is good and you prefer this company for long term if you are not expecting hike and promotion" ((in 5690 reviews)); "Job security is good in HCL so you can retire from this company if you want :)" ((in 2243 reviews)); "Work culture and hike is good in development project compared with any other service based organization." ((in 2071 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 1310 reviews)); "Good to work and good Environment" ((in 868 reviews))

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

"The salary for the employees is very less although is very normal but obviously you expect more always" ((in 3865 reviews)); "Very poor management by managers will ignore if you are on bench and dont care about your security" ((in 2069 reviews)); "No salary hike or negligible" ((in 1843 reviews)); "Politics and less pay and not for freshers" ((in 977 reviews)); "Senior management is not good" ((in 174 reviews))

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HCLTech Senior Software Developer reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(2,571 total reviews)

C. Vijayakumar

79% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

Senior Software Developer employees have rated HCLTech with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,571 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. HCLTech is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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5.0

May 2, 2025

Good Team support

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team support and operational from management, and encoouragment

Cons

Can increase more scope for the gen ai initives

4.0

May 1, 2025

Great Place to Learn and Grow in HCLTech

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-It Actively investing in innovations and next-gen technologies like AI, cloud, Blockchain, IoT and more. -It Known for employee skilling initiatives and large-scale workforce in India, helping in skill upscaling and maintain competitiveness. -Regular training, certifications, and a learning-focused culture keep professionals upskilled.

Cons

-Many roles are project-based because of that losing a client or contract can lead to benching or layoffs. -While HCL demonstrates solid revenue growth, it continues to face challenges in retaining highly skilled talent, which may impact long-term innovation and continuity.

HCLTech Response

Thank you for your valuable feedback. At HCLTech, we empower our people with cutting-edge technology, mentorship and a culture of innovation. Our programs like MentorMe and Aspire are designed to help employees upskill their talent, explore new opportunities and build a robust career path. We understand your concerns about job security and talent retention. We encourage you to have an open discussion with your manager or HR partner related to your specific concerns. Your input helps us improve. Thanks for writing.

1.0

May 1, 2025

Not happy

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No pros. Only cons waste company

Cons

No salary hikes, no growth, no work life balance, no process, by mistake if you damage ur laptop you have to repair with ur money. Manager are always support their frnds. No Worst

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