Is Morgan Stanley a good company to work for as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Morgan Stanley have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 139 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Morgan Stanley employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Software Engineer Jobs at Morgan Stanley now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Software Engineer interview questions at Morgan Stanley .

Does Morgan Stanley pay Sr. Software Engineer employees well?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Morgan Stanley with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 139 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.4% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Software Engineer salaries at Morgan Stanley.

How happy are Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Morgan Stanley?

87% of Sr. Software Engineer employees at Morgan Stanley would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 25% in the past 12 months. Sr. Software Engineer professionals have also rated Morgan Stanley with a 3.5 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.2 rating for culture and values and 3.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Morgan Stanley?

Associate (1459) , Vice President (1154) , Analyst (1053) , Manager (506) , Intern (474) , Director (472) , Financial Advisor (423) , Executive Director (407) , Senior Manager (406) , Senior Associate (342) , Software Engineer (335) , Operations Analyst (288) , Client Service Associate (275) , Software Developer (249) , Summer Analyst (228)

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

"Bank culture is good and professional" ((in 2180 reviews)); "Morgan Stanley employs some great people that are excellent to have in your personal network." ((in 1939 reviews)); "Work life balance is good but ebbs and flows with the times and profit margins." ((in 1160 reviews)); "Benefits are good and usually very competitive with the market" ((in 1154 reviews)); "Pay is good and they provide accommodation which is very close to the office building" ((in 870 reviews))

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

"Long hours and requires you to be glued to your desk for most of the day" ((in 764 reviews)); "Long and late working hours" ((in 385 reviews)); "Low compensation compared to GS and JPM" ((in 230 reviews)); "Middle management and some senior management out of their depth and often made up of staff promoted beyond their capability." ((in 126 reviews)); "Upper management is disconnected, unapproachable, and lacks vision" ((in 96 reviews))

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Morgan Stanley Sr. Software Engineer reviews

4.0

87% would recommend to a friend

(139 total reviews)

Ted Pick

76% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

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4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Culture & values

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Morgan Stanley with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 139 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Morgan Stanley is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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139 reviews

5.0

Jul 19, 2026

Ethical and safe workplace with supportive management

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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Most ethical firm in the market both between tech and finance. Management, legal and HR are employee friendly. Employee's wellbeing as per the law is priority. It is the safest workplace I have been at and strictly adheres to its principles of sustainability, inclusion and diversity. The firm is especially safe for vulnerable employees.

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It is too good an employer :D

4.0

Jul 17, 2026

Good work-life balance but limited growth opportunities

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work Life Balance Pay is decent

Cons

Limited opportunities to grow and progress

4.0

Jun 7, 2026

Smart colleagues and visionary leadership, but poor work-life balance

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Perks of working with really smart people. Visionary leadership

Cons

Work Life Balance Discourages remote work Tech Park Location

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