EPAM Systems Lead Systems Engineer/Lead Solutions Architect reviews

4.2

88% would recommend to a friend

(152 total reviews)
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Balazs Fejes

84% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Lead Systems Engineer/Lead Solutions Architect employees have rated EPAM Systems with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 152 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Lead Systems Engineer/Lead Solutions Architect professionals have an excellent working experience there. EPAM Systems is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Lead Systems Engineer/Lead Solutions Architect professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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152 reviews
5.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

High Ownership & Impact: You are encouraged to drive solution conversations, think strategically, and influence decisions rather than just execute tasks. Direct Client Interaction: Excellent opportunity to build confidence in client-facing roles and learn how to manage client relationships early on. Culture of Excellence: Strong emphasis on engineering excellence, personal accountability, and continuous learning. Forward-Thinking Workflow: The environment supports innovation, allowing engineers to integrate modern tooling like AI into their daily workflows to boost efficiency and problem-solving

Cons

High Accountability Can Be Demanding: Because the culture heavily emphasizes individual ownership and direct client interaction, the pressure to deliver and lead conversations can be challenging if you prefer a more structured or execution-only role. Growth Requires Proactivity: Continuous learning and advancement are highly encouraged, but they are largely self-driven; you have to actively seek out opportunities to progress.

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EPAM Systems Response
1mo
Hi! Thank you for taking your time and sharing such wonderful feedback. We wish you a long career ahead at EPAM. It's employees like you who make the culture at EPAM so great! Thanks for sharing your 5 star review and highlighting the atmosphere our employees experience daily. It's great to see you are finding value in our diversified projects and technology offerings.
1.0
Apr 1, 2026
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Pros

excellent place for psychos and impostors

Cons

lies, gaslighting and bulling is a core company culture/values and it is not just about employee, it is about everyone including customers

5.0
Mar 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

In general a good company to work for. Depends a lot on a particular project assignment. Some projects are better than others.

Cons

Recently became heavily obsessed with utilisation. Benefits are average.

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EPAM Systems Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about working at EPAM. We deeply appreciate your long-term commitment. It is true that the day-to-day experience can vary depending on the project, and we are glad you generally enjoy working here. We also hear your candid feedback regarding utilization and benefits. We continually evaluate our comprehensive benefits to ensure we are supporting our teams effectively. We encourage you to share your specific thoughts with your People Partner, so we can continue improving the experience for EPAMers.
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