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      EPAM Systems

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      EPAM Systems reviews

      4.0

      81% would recommend to a friend

      (4,015 total reviews)
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      Balazs Fejes

      85% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Work/Life balance

      4.0

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.7

      Senior management

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

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      5.0
      Aug 25, 2025

      Good place

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      A stable company, timely payments, and many opportunities for learning

      Cons

      Salaries are below market level, salary reviews are infrequent, and conditions and benefits vary greatly depending on location

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      EPAM Systems Response
      6mo
      Thank you for your feedback! We love seeing employees appreciate and take advantage of our robust library of learning opportunities and educational resources. Regarding our compensation review process, EPAM considers internal and external factors when creating a Total Rewards package - one component is salary. We review salaries annually and provide for raises based on internal factors like individual performance and performance against business objectives. We strive to align our pay-for-performance philosophy with employee expectations and the market. Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss this further at Glassdoor@epam.com.
      3.0
      Aug 22, 2025

      Stability but less money

      Senior sdet
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Stability Medical Insurance Intresting projects

      Cons

      Corporate structire No salary updates

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      EPAM Systems Response
      6mo
      Hello and thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you value the stability, medical insurance, and interesting projects at EPAM. Your long-term contribution is truly appreciated. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding salary updates and the corporate structure. We encourage you to discuss any questions or suggestions regarding compensation and career growth with your resource manager, and if you’d like to talk further, you can also reach out to us at Glassdoor@epam.com. Thank you again for your input and for being a part of EPAM!
      4.0
      Aug 21, 2025

      Good but not the greatest expirience

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Excellent Learning Opportunities: EPAM invests heavily in its employees' growth. The internal learning portal (EPAM eLearning) is fantastic, with access to courses on Coursera, Udemy, and Pluralsight. I was encouraged to get certifications and had dedicated time for self-improvement. Exposure to Modern Tech Stacks: I was staffed on a project for a major US retail client where I worked with a modern cloud-native microservices architecture using Java Spring Boot, AWS, and Kubernetes. You can genuinely work with cutting-edge technologies if you land the right project. Global Company, Diverse Teams: Working with colleagues and clients from different countries (US, UK, Europe) greatly improved my communication skills and cultural understanding. It feels like a truly international company. Work-Life Balance (Project Dependent): On my project, the work-life balance was excellent. Managers respected personal time, and overtime was rare and always compensated. This seems to be the case for many, but not all, projects. Stable Environment: As a large company, EPAM provides job stability that is often missing in smaller startups. The hiring process is robust, and they value long-term relationships with both clients and employees.

      Cons

      Your Experience is 100% Project Dependent: This is the biggest caveat. Your day-to-day life, work-life balance, technology stack, and even your manager are determined by the project you're placed on. I was lucky, but I have colleagues who had less ideal experiences with legacy tech or demanding clients. The "Bench": If your project ends, you can end up on the "bench," where you are expected to learn and interview for new projects. While it's paid, there can be pressure to find a new role quickly, which can be stressful. Complex Bureaucracy: Being such a large company, some processes (like equipment requests, certain approvals, or internal transfers) can be slow and require navigating through multiple layers of HR and administration. Salary Growth Can Be Slow: While initial offers can be competitive, internal salary hikes can sometimes be modest unless you are promoted or switch projects strategically. Your best leverage is often an external offer. Client-Facing Pressure: Since EPAM is a service company, sometimes client demands can dictate tight deadlines, which can trickle down to the development team, impacting the pace of work.

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