BMC Software reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,878 total reviews)
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Ayman Sayed

84% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

BMC Software has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,878 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BMC Software employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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3K reviews
4.0
Mar 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Competent colleagues, top-right corner products, good pay and possible to achieve good w-l-b. If you do your job no one questions what hours you work,

Cons

Over the last 8 years the commission plans have slowly deteriorated from great to good. Still uncapped commission but more fine prints and limitations on how to make your quota now.

1.0
Mar 11, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

There are some really talented people within the SE and sales organization that are passionate about helping customers and working within a team environment.

Cons

My experience with BMC's Helix suite was challenging. In my view, the products face significant competition in the marketplace, as can be observed through market research and customer feedback available online. Within the sales team—particularly in the DSOM West Focus group—the environment can be stressful and closely supervised. Management practices include detailed monitoring of communication and structured guidelines for conducting customer calls. Differences in strategy can sometimes escalate quickly rather than being collaboratively addressed, impacting overall team morale and productivity. This atmosphere has contributed to challenges in meeting sales targets across the team. Additionally, there appears to be more emphasis on immediate sales outcomes, such as compliance-related opportunities, rather than long-term customer retention and relationship building. For individuals considering opportunities at BMC, I recommend carefully evaluating both the product offerings and the internal team dynamics to ensure alignment with your professional expectations and career goals.

4.0
Mar 10, 2025

bmc work culture

Recommend
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Pros

great place to work for everyone

Cons

great salary structure bonus and workculture

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