Is BlackBerry a good company to work for as a Software Developer Co-Op?

Software Developer Co-Op professionals working at BlackBerry have rated their employer with 3.2 out of 5 stars in 18 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of BlackBerry employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Co-Op Jobs at BlackBerry now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer Co-Op interview questions at BlackBerry .

Does BlackBerry pay Software Developer Co-Op employees well?

Software Developer Co-Op professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BlackBerry with 1.7 out of 5 stars based on 18 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 71.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer Co-Op salaries at BlackBerry.

How happy are Software Developer Co-Op professionals working at BlackBerry?

22% of Software Developer Co-Op employees at BlackBerry would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 47% in the past 12 months. Software Developer Co-Op professionals have also rated BlackBerry with a 5.0 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.4 rating for culture and values and 2.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BlackBerry?

Software Developer (174) , Software Engineer (68) , Project Manager (49) , Manager (43) , Senior Software Engineer (37) , Director (34) , Software Test Specialist (32) , Software Developer Co-Op (31) , Intern (29) , Product Manager (28) , Senior Software Developer (28) , Software Developer Intern (27) , Software Tester (27) , Project Coordinator (25) , Account Manager (23)

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

"RIM pays a few ticks better then most companies and their benefits and such are very good." ((in 252 reviews)); "You get to work with lot of smart people and the pay is good." ((in 144 reviews)); "Good salary if you are not supposed to commute as I did for a while" ((in 131 reviews)); "Can't really think of any? Work life balance is good but that's because nobody returns your calls." ((in 126 reviews)); "Culture and the freedom and great people" ((in 118 reviews))

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

"poor management and leader ship" ((in 183 reviews)); "Company was in decline and overall an uneasy atmosphere due to massive layoffs on a continuing basis." ((in 106 reviews)); "Poor business sense and leadership." ((in 76 reviews)); "Too many managers and team leads" ((in 60 reviews)); ""The senior management wasn't that receptive to change"" ((in 40 reviews))

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BlackBerry Software Developer Co-Op reviews

3.2

22% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

John Giamatteo

Not enough data to show CEO approval

22% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

5.0

Work/Life balance

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

1.7

Compensation and benefits

Software Developer, Co Op employees have rated BlackBerry with 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer, Co Op professionals have a good working experience there. BlackBerry is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer, Co Op professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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18 reviews

4.0

Feb 27, 2023

Great Company

Software developer co-op

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Managers and senior developers are very welcoming and willing to guide you throughout your work term.

Cons

Not really any cons for working here.

3.0

Feb 1, 2023

Ok

Software developer co-op

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very easy, relaxed and chill

Cons

Very boring, no mentorship, did not learn much

4.0

Jun 5, 2017

hope they recover

Software developer co-op

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-great technology -great pay -unlimited hot drinks in the coffee room

Cons

-company was in a steep dive downwards -not happy employees

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