No Salary Growth in 4 Years, Minimal Recognition, Constant Pressure - Lead Software Engineer L4 EPAM Systems Employee Review

2.0
Feb 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good learning opportunities Paid professional certifications

Cons

No salary increase or indexation over 4 years Very low recognition: only a €300 bonus for excellent annual project results and expanding client presence Constant stress due to uncertainty about project continuity Ongoing pressure to either resign or take unpaid leave when there is no project work available

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good engineering organization with highly skilled talent

Cons

Consulting business is going down, and epam is part of the wave

3.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- A lot of opportunities to learn and enhance your skills; - Clients are top companies, so you're exposed to the best experiences; - Great benefits and insurance.

Cons

- Pretty much all cons of working in corporate IT; - Company is definitely in a crisis as many executives decided to leave after decades of working; - Stock price dwindled significantly.

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