Is Applied Research Associates a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Applied Research Associates have rated their employer with 3.2 out of 5 stars in 22 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Applied Research Associates employees being 3.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Applied Research Associates now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Applied Research Associates .

Does Applied Research Associates pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Applied Research Associates with 1.1 out of 5 stars based on 22 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 95.2% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Applied Research Associates.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Applied Research Associates?

3% of Software Developer employees at Applied Research Associates would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 96% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Applied Research Associates with a 1.2 rating for work-life-balance, 1.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 1.2 rating for culture and values and 1.2 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applied Research Associates?

Software Engineer (20) , Staff Engineer (12) , Engineer (9) , Staff Software Engineer (7) , Junior Software Engineer (6) , Intern (4) , Scientist (4) , Technical Writer (4) , Civil Engineering Technician (3) , Engineering Technician (3) , Senior Program Manager (3) , Senior Software Developer (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3) , Software Developer (3) , Systems Administrator (3)

What are the pros of working at Applied Research Associates according to real employee reviews?

"good benefits but could be better" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great People" ((in 17 reviews)); "The management is good" ((in 12 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 8 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Applied Research Associates according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay" ((in 14 reviews)); "Abysmal, from top of company to managers to inter" ((in 5 reviews)); "Can't developing a career; unstable salary" ((in 5 reviews)); "Not a lot of upward mobility" ((in 3 reviews)); "Bonuses are only for Project Leaders" ((in 3 reviews))

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Applied Research Associates Software Developer reviews

3.2

3% would recommend to a friend

(22 total reviews)

Rob Sues

3% approve of CEO

3% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

1.2

Culture & values

1.2

Work/Life balance

1.2

Career opportunities

1.1

Diversity & inclusion

1.1

Senior management

1.1

Compensation and benefits

Software Developer employees have rated Applied Research Associates with 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 22 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Applied Research Associates is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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22 reviews

4.0

Dec 30, 2020

A Good Place to Work

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A nice corporate culture and good benefits. Flexible scheduling and good job security.

Cons

Pay can be slightly under market value depending on position.

3.0

Dec 28, 2020

Small company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours is a good point.

Cons

Small teams is not good for experience.

5.0

Apr 15, 2019

Great culture and benefits

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful group of people to work with.

Cons

DoD contractor with very little diversification.

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