Decent enough in these times - Senior Software Engineer Boeing Employee Review

4.0
Jan 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits Good PTO hours per year + company shutdown Work can be satisfying enough depending on the personality AI is around but push is for responsible use vs just AI slop Probably one of the better DoD companies to work for from what I've heard, though

Cons

Heavy manager-dependent experience for work performance reviews and career progress. Unblocking oneself can be insufferable sometimes Pay isn't as competitive all the time Bad interview Process Upper Management does not listen to employees

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Good work life balance for employees and management

Cons

Still assessing the company. So far so good.

2.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent work-life balance compared to many aerospace companies. Good benefits (healthcare, retirement, PTO).

Cons

- Five days per week in the office - Parking can be challenging. - Working across multiple time zones (U.S., Brazil, India) creates coordination overhead - Compensation is not competitive for the Seattle area. - Limited opportunities for meaningful career growth. While there are internal career paths, I haven't found many opportunities that align with the technical challenges and responsibilities I'm looking for - SPEEA's seniority-based structure can slow advancement for newer employees - Programs have very long development cycles, so it can take years to see your work become a finished product - Less exposure to cutting-edge technology than companies focused on emerging products (space, medical devices, AI hardware, quantum computing, etc. Significant bureaucracy and slow decision-making

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