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

Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at OCLC have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 18 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of OCLC employees being 2.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Software Engineer Jobs at OCLC now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Software Engineer interview questions at OCLC .

Does OCLC pay Sr. Software Engineer employees well?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at OCLC with 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 18 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 11.3% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Software Engineer salaries at OCLC.

What are the top reviewed jobs at OCLC?

Senior Software Engineer (17) , Software Engineer (15) , Lead Software Engineer (9) , Manager (9) , Intern (5) , Senior Systems Engineer (5) , Analyst (3) , Associate Software Engineer (3) , Lead Metadata Specialist (3) , Product Analyst (3) , Product Manager (3) , Sales Representative (3) , Software Developer (3) , Business Systems Analyst (2) , Customer Support Analyst (2)

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

"The benefits offered are good and the overall goal the companies tagline strives for is something to get behind." ((in 52 reviews)); "Great people that are always willing to help and contribute." ((in 32 reviews)); "Great teams." ((in 9 reviews)); "The amazing work environment with beautiful people in numerous departments." ((in 8 reviews)); "Engaged colleagues." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Low Pay compared to industry standards" ((in 15 reviews)); "No opportunity for advancement (but some managers are good about offering awards, bonuses, etc.) Meetings start 15 minutes late with folks wondering in/out and mgrs." ((in 14 reviews)); "Upper management is neither good nor trustworthy." ((in 12 reviews)); "I would caution anyone future or current in being honest in their feedback as the CEO is known to blast it in front of the company town hall and mock it." ((in 7 reviews)); "Low salary than the average." ((in 7 reviews))

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OCLC Sr. Software Engineer reviews

3.9

99% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

David Prichard

100% approve of CEO

99% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

2.5

Compensation and benefits

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated OCLC with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. OCLC is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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18 reviews

4.0

May 4, 2026

Enjoyable job with family time, but low salaries

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy my job and have time for my family

Cons

Salaries often 20–50% lower than similar roles

4.0

Apr 16, 2026

Nice Company

Sr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good Employee benefits and lot of volunteering oppertunity

Cons

relaxed work environment, not easy to climb the ladders

3.0

Dec 12, 2023

Great Benefits

Sr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great work life balance for parents

Cons

At times, management seems to lack direction and leadership

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