Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Applied Research Associates?

Software Engineer (20) , Staff Engineer (12) , Engineer (9) , Staff Software Engineer (7) , Junior Software Engineer (6) , Intern (4) , Scientist (4) , Technical Writer (4) , Civil Engineering Technician (3) , Engineering Technician (3) , Senior Program Manager (3) , Senior Software Developer (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3) , Software Developer (3) , Systems Administrator (3)

Question 1

Does Applied Research Associates pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Applied Research Associates employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Applied Research Associates. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Applied Research Associates?

Accepted Answer

45% of Applied Research Associates employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Applied Research Associates 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applied Research Associates?

Accepted Answer

Software Engineer (20), Staff Engineer (12), Engineer (9), Staff Software Engineer (7), Junior Software Engineer (6), Intern (4), Scientist (4), Technical Writer (4), Civil Engineering Technician (3), Engineering Technician (3), Senior Program Manager (3), Senior Software Developer (3), Senior Software Engineer (3), Software Developer (3), Systems Administrator (3)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Applied Research Associates according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"good benefits but could be better" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great people" ((in 20 reviews)); "The management is good" ((in 12 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 10 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Applied Research Associates according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low pay" ((in 14 reviews)); "Salary was lower than industry average" ((in 7 reviews)); "Abysmal, from top of company to managers to inter" ((in 5 reviews)); "Not much upward mobility to grow" ((in 3 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Applied Research Associates layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Applied Research Associates layoffs and their outlook for job security at Applied Research Associates in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Applied Research Associates locations?

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Raleigh, Niceville, Albuquerque, Alexandria, Arlington, Champaign, Vicksburg, Littleton, Washington, Orlando, Baton Rouge, Panama City, Fort Belvoir, Austin, Dayton, Camp Hill, Summit Point, Cypress, Harrisburg, Elkridge, Fort Walton Beach, Greenville, Egg Harbor Township, Jersey City, Virginia Beach, Reston, Charlotte, Durham, Rapid City, Randolph

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