Is CoStar Group a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at CoStar Group have rated their employer with 2.6 out of 5 stars in 84 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of CoStar Group employees being 2.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at CoStar Group now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at CoStar Group .

Does CoStar Group pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CoStar Group with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 84 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.6% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at CoStar Group.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at CoStar Group?

22% of Software Developer employees at CoStar Group would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 30% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated CoStar Group with a 3.2 rating for work-life-balance, 3.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.2 rating for culture and values and 2.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CoStar Group?

Research Associate (395) , Account Executive (117) , Sales Associate (99) , Software Engineer (73) , Sales (70) , Sales Executive (62) , Tenant Research Associate (60) , Client Relationship Consultant (59) , Architectural Photographer (47) , Associate Research Consultant (44) , Research Associate II (42) , Research Analyst (40) , Researcher (38) , Account Manager (26) , Field Research Photographer (26)

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

"between understanding corporate structure more and having great benefits etc" ((in 489 reviews)); "Pay is good and commission." ((in 332 reviews)); "They were great people because they were in the same boat as many others... (Read: not sure of where they wanted to go in life.)" ((in 149 reviews)); "Good salary for recent graduates/if you're new to the industry" ((in 89 reviews)); "Work life balance is good and bad." ((in 81 reviews))

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

"They use these surveys to judge good managers based on questions that do not reflect their management." ((in 159 reviews)); "Upper management is completely out of touch with researchers day to day and implement changes without any consultation with researchers." ((in 128 reviews)); "Toxic culture and sales/firing tactics" ((in 117 reviews)); "you are watched constantly; senior leadership does not trust it's employees; there is no work" ((in 72 reviews)); "This company and its wacky CEO are crazy." ((in 65 reviews))

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CoStar Group Software Developer reviews

2.6

22% would recommend to a friend

(84 total reviews)

Andrew C. Florance

14% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.7

Career opportunities

2.2

Culture & values

2.2

Senior management

Softwarer Developer employees have rated CoStar Group with 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 84 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Softwarer Developer professionals have an average working experience there. CoStar Group is rated 25% below average by Softwarer Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Real Estate industry (3.5 stars).

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84 reviews

5.0

Feb 10, 2017

Great Company to Work For

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome Benefits High Pay Stability Free Food Free Life Insurance

Cons

I can't think of any negative thing about this company.

CoStar Group Response

Thanks for your review. We do think there is always room for improvement so if you have feedback please feel free to offer it at hrdepartment@costar.com

5.0

Aug 2, 2016

Great place to build a career, depending on your section and manager

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most of the people are genuine, friendly, and helpful. There is a drive to share information and build expertise. There's not really any office politics (bear in mind, I'm in the software development section). There is an expectation of quality, which is to say that the company allows for sufficient time to do the work right. You'll be given the opportunity to do work you can be proud of, among smart peers. The location is great if you're close to DC, being right in the thick of things. At the headquarters offices, you're provided with nice amenities like a gym, fresh fruit, and salads.

Cons

There is no telecommuting allowed. If you live in the suburbs, expect a long commute with little relief (However, that is for the headquarters. There are a number of sales branch offices and I can only speak for working in development) The development methodology is ostensibly "Agile", but, as in many places, it depends on the manager / section how much it really is. Some of the managers have worse "soft-skills" than others.

CoStar Group Response

Thanks for the great review! We appreciate you leaving the feedback with us and we’ll definitely make sure this gets to the right folks (even the salads).

1.0

Sep 16, 2012

Least favorable position of a lifetime

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They provide free coffee and, every now and when we've been good, they let us wear casual clothes. They also fulfill their promise of free (streetside) parking. You are allowed to take initiative on things.

Cons

People with seniority tend to be pompous dead weight. They like to have an opinion, but don't want to do the work.

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