Smart folks, pays well, cool place to be - Principal Software Engineer Raft (VA) Employee Review

5.0
May 16, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

* Pay is very competitive for digital consulting + Northern Virginia area * Benefits are very comprehensive and 100% paid for * Fully remote if that's your thing for most positions * They hire a lot of really smart folks, tons of people who are SMEs at what they do * They do try to value engineering first * Generally great work-life balance (depends on contract but my experience was good)

Cons

* Can feel like you're in a silo depending on your contract, can be hard to feel like Raft employee vs. a member of whichever customer you're with * Advancement path is still in flux, new system in place rolled out this year

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Raft (VA) Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Raft. We appreciate your positive remarks about the intelligence of our team members, competitive pay, and the overall cool environment. We understand your concerns about potentially feeling like you're in a silo depending on the program you're working on. We continuously strive to enhance the sense of being a Rafter regardless of the customer you're working with, and we appreciate your insights on this matter. Your advice to provide more opportunities to meet Rafters across the country is valuable. We understand the importance of building company culture and connections, and we will explore ways to facilitate more interactions among Rafters, even if they are working on different programs. Your suggestion about a company-wide on-site event is duly noted. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us, and we appreciate your honest feedback. We will consider your suggestions as we strive to make Raft an even better place to work.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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