Is BAE Systems a good company to work for as a Senior Software Developer?

Senior Software Developer professionals working at BAE Systems have rated their employer with 3.4 out of 5 stars in 45 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of BAE Systems employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Software Developer Jobs at BAE Systems now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Software Developer interview questions at BAE Systems .

Does BAE Systems pay Senior Software Developer employees well?

Senior Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BAE Systems with 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 45 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.1% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Software Developer salaries at BAE Systems.

How happy are Senior Software Developer professionals working at BAE Systems?

88% of Senior Software Developer employees at BAE Systems would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 28% in the past 12 months. Senior Software Developer professionals have also rated BAE Systems with a 4.4 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.3 rating for culture and values and 3.4 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BAE Systems?

Software Engineer (217) , Project Manager (148) , Systems Engineer (131) , Engineer (88) , Senior Consultant (55) , Principal Consultant (54) , Consultant (45) , Principal Engineer (42) , Senior Software Engineer (42) , Mechanical Engineer (40) , Business Analyst (39) , Engineering Manager (38) , Senior Engineer (36) , Senior Systems Engineer (36) , Manager (35)

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

"Met a few great people that I worked with whom I will keep in touch with." ((in 347 reviews)); "Company does not expect salaried employees to work excessive amounts of overtime (good work/life balance)." ((in 248 reviews)); "Benefits are good and resonable" ((in 237 reviews)); "Pay was good for being an apprentice and this was enhanced with a yearly bonus." ((in 202 reviews)); "Salary is good and competitive" ((in 135 reviews))

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

"They have a lousy fast turnstile of people coming and going all due to their poor management." ((in 195 reviews)); "No training: Grads are left to 'train' themselves by watching videos" ((in 64 reviews)); "Lack of career progression in technical roles" ((in 62 reviews)); "Senior managers have the point of view that BAE don't develop software and appear to be in denial." ((in 55 reviews)); "leadership is poor and full of middle" ((in 47 reviews))

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BAE Systems Senior Software Developer reviews

3.4

88% would recommend to a friend

(45 total reviews)

Charles Woodburn

89% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

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Senior Software Developer employees have rated BAE Systems with 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 45 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. BAE Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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45 reviews

2.0

Oct 23, 2023

Okay

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working hours, good social teams.

Cons

Lack of promotions and no help with progression.

3.0

Aug 11, 2023

Good benefits, low pay

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, Flexi time and shares

Cons

Pay is below average, especially for a niche skill like Ada programming, progression only brings small pay increases. hard to leave as skills not very transferable.

3.0

Jun 29, 2023

Its alright

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Personal Development is a big part of working here

Cons

Having to fight for a pay rise or promotion

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