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

Software Developer professionals working at RBC have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 186 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of RBC employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at RBC now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at RBC .

Does RBC pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at RBC with 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 186 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 20% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at RBC.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at RBC?

97% of Software Developer employees at RBC would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 1% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated RBC with a 4.5 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.5 rating for culture and values and 4.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at RBC?

Banking Advisor (1295) , Client Advisor (818) , Analyst (491) , Financial Advisor (380) , Associate (351) , Business Analyst (303) , Manager (279) , Director (255) , Senior Manager (245) , Customer Service Representative (230) , Software Developer (207) , Associate Director (169) , Financial Analyst (164) , Intern (161) , Account Manager (152)

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

"RBC has great culture in the sense that it cares about its client and always want to do the best for them." ((in 1442 reviews)); "Good benefit such as medical and dental" ((in 1354 reviews)); "Company value is great and the people there are very friendly to each other" ((in 1058 reviews)); "Flexible and good work life balance" ((in 936 reviews)); "Great team and working in real time industry leading research initiatives in the time of AI" ((in 455 reviews))

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

"Low pay: The compensation for this role was on the lower end compared to similar positions in the industry." ((in 898 reviews)); "Low salary and many people that should not be there as they don't do much and regularly WFH" ((in 677 reviews)); "poor management and u could get fired all of a sudden." ((in 450 reviews)); "Banking hours are long and hectic at month ends" ((in 277 reviews)); "senior management is terrible at what they do" ((in 72 reviews))

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RBC Software Developer reviews

4.0

97% would recommend to a friend

(186 total reviews)

David I. McKay

100% approve of CEO

99% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.5

Career opportunities

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Senior management

Software Developer employees have rated RBC with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 186 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. RBC is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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186 reviews

5.0

Jul 31, 2024

good company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great nice work life balance

Cons

nothing, everyone is nice and great

4.0

Jul 29, 2024

Beaucratic but okay

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really great people, decent WLB

Cons

Low pay, frustrating anti-developer internal policies

3.0

Jul 5, 2024

Great place but bad management

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Place to Work: RBC Bank offers a positive work environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for professional growth. Competitive Compensation: The bank provides competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring employees feel valued and well-compensated for their efforts. Professional Development: RBC Bank invests in employee development with various training programs and opportunities for career advancement. Work-Life Balance: The bank encourages a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible working hours and remote work options. Diverse and Inclusive Culture: RBC Bank promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, fostering an environment where all employees feel welcomed and respected.

Cons

Poor Management: The management at RBC Bank has been a significant drawback. They lack experience and effective strategies, especially in managing the newly formed in-house software development team. Transition Challenges: The bank has historically outsourced software development and used a waterfall methodology for project planning. This transition to an in-house team has been poorly managed, leading to inefficiencies. Lack of Trust and Autonomy: Even after hiring an in-house team, management has not fully trusted or empowered the team to take ownership of projects. This lack of autonomy hinders innovation and productivity. Resistance to Change: There is a noticeable resistance to moving away from the traditional waterfall methodology, making it difficult for the in-house team to implement more agile and modern development practices.

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