Tough place to work - Software Engineer CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
Jan 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits, occasional amenities

Cons

They don't really pay that much attention to the people that work there or their career trajectories and they expect a lot. I interviewed for a job with a very specific tech stack - passed all the rounds of interviews, At each step I'd ask to confirm that the role was for the tech stack I was interested in - At every step the interviewer either passes the buck or confirms that the job description is correct. I get there on the first day and it's an entirely different tech stack/role. It was really tough to manage! Ended up getting laid off eventually in an unceremonious way with other people. The guy who took my key card was the same dude who lied to me in my final round interview.

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Pros

The opportunity to build skills and income.

Cons

Low ramp up in sales

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1.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

This company makes a strong first impression during the interview and training process. Unfortunately, my experience after onboarding was very different. Decision-making is highly centralized, leaving employees with very little autonomy. The company emphasizes ethics and integrity, but my experience did not consistently reflect those values. Favoritism also appeared to play a significant role in how employees were treated and how decisions were made. HR presents itself as a resource for employees, but concerns often end with, “It will be up to your manager.” That can be frustrating when the issue involves your manager or requires an impartial review. CoStar has developed a reputation for these issues, and from what I experienced, it wasn’t always this way. A few years ago, the company at least appeared to prioritize its employees. Today, that commitment feels diminished. The return-to-office expectations can also be unreasonable. During severe weather, employees are still expected to report to the office even when many other companies in the area allow employees to work remotely for safety. Finally, performance expectations and metrics are frequently changed, making goals increasingly difficult to achieve. Combined with inconsistent communication from leadership, it creates an environment where employees often feel unsupported and uncertain about expectations.

Cons

Good Health Benefits for families and singles Decent pay

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