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

Software Developer professionals working at BlackRock have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 161 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of BlackRock employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at BlackRock now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at BlackRock .

Does BlackRock pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at BlackRock with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 161 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 3% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at BlackRock.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at BlackRock?

80% of Software Developer employees at BlackRock would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 2% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated BlackRock with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 3.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BlackRock?

Analyst (1017) , Associate (955) , Vice President (583) , Director (300) , Summer Analyst (161) , Software Engineer (153) , Intern (133) , Financial Analyst (76) , Portfolio Manager (71) , Managing Director (63) , Business Analyst (55) , Administrative Assistant (47) , Summer Intern (44) , Associate Software Engineer (36) , Senior Software Engineer (36)

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

"Great culture and very easy to connect with people both in and outside the office." ((in 848 reviews)); "Blackrock has some great people working very hard in most departments and provides solid operational support." ((in 685 reviews)); "good work life balance but now with 4 days in the office it is much harder" ((in 449 reviews)); "Good benefits and culture and FTO" ((in 382 reviews)); "paced environment with a lot of learning 2) Colleagues are smart 3) Great brand to have on your resume" ((in 179 reviews))

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

"Long hours and not much help" ((in 230 reviews)); "Poor management with too many silos" ((in 191 reviews)); "low salary and bonus." ((in 178 reviews)); "Bad managers can result in terrible experience." ((in 113 reviews)); "Compensation is low and not transparent" ((in 102 reviews))

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BlackRock Software Developer reviews

3.9

80% would recommend to a friend

(161 total reviews)

Laurence D. Fink

95% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

Software Developer employees have rated BlackRock with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 161 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. BlackRock 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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161 reviews

5.0

Jan 7, 2026

Software Engineer

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay and Good Benefits. The work environment was challenging but helpful.

Cons

Far commute from Philadelphia. Hard to connect with Team.

3.0

Dec 1, 2025

Great Culture, Average Engineering, Average Pay

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great WLB, people are respectful about time off

Cons

engineering is average and stuck in legacy code.

4.0

Nov 29, 2025

ok overrall

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong brand name in the finance/tech world — looks great on a CV. Smart, driven colleagues with a strong engineering foundation. Good work–life balance compared to some other finance firms. Clear processes, good documentation, and mature engineering practices. Compensation is competitive, especially total package (bonus + benefits).

Cons

Tech stack can feel outdated depending on the team you join — modernization is uneven. Decision-making can be slow due to the size of the organization. Internal mobility exists but often takes longer than expected. Some teams have more “finance culture” than tech culture, which may not suit everyone. Not as fast-paced or innovative as pure tech companies.

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