Is Point72 a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Point72 have rated their employer with 2.4 out of 5 stars in 17 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Point72 employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Point72 now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Point72 .

Does Point72 pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Point72 with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 17 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 18.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Point72.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Point72?

Analyst (69) , Research Analyst (38) , Intern (25) , Quantitative Researcher (21) , Associate (16) , Software Engineer (13) , Quantitative Analyst (11) , Data Scientist (10) , Investment Analyst (9) , Summer Analyst (8) , Vice President (7) , Portfolio Manager (6) , Quantitative Research Analyst (6) , Academy Associate (5) , Associate Director (5)

What are the pros of working at Point72 according to real employee reviews?

"smart people all around which teaches a lot" ((in 82 reviews)); "great benefits" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great culture; the firm is really focused on developing and retaining talent." ((in 37 reviews)); "A rewarding experience if you work with the right PM; smart colleagues" ((in 19 reviews)); "Compensation for amount of work is pretty good." ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Point72 according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and never ending work" ((in 38 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 19 reviews)); "pay is lower compared to competitors, and long hours" ((in 9 reviews)); "SAC capital history and high pressure work" ((in 8 reviews)); "These managers have created an environment where kissing a" ((in 7 reviews))

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2.4

27% would recommend to a friend

(17 total reviews)

Steven A. Cohen

51% approve of CEO

10% positive business outlook

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Software Developer employees have rated Point72 with 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 17 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an average working experience there. Point72 is rated 33% below average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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17 reviews

2.0

Feb 5, 2026

Don't take it personal

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Opportunity to gain experience that can help you advance your career elsewhere

Cons

- Chaotic work environment with constant shifts in focus - Frequent overtime and tight deadlines - Nepotism - Poor HR and hiring department - Lack of QA and workflow processes

4.0

Nov 3, 2025

Great company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company, nice people and great benefit

Cons

Decent amount of overtime, does not provide free ticket for met game

5.0

Aug 9, 2025

Great benefits, great people

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Like the people, hybrid (3 days in office your choice), free healthcare, great pay, collaborative

Cons

I don't really have any off the top of my head

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