Low salaries, poor senior leadership - Senior Software Developer SAS Employee Review

1.0
Dec 7, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Work-life balance, mental health and sick days, remote work flexible

Cons

Compensation is an absolute joke. Maybe 10 years ago it was competitive, but other companies offer leagues beyond what SAS offers. Doesn't matter if the company had a good year or not, bonuses seem to be completely unrelated to revenue. Senior management casts blame at developer when process is the issue, yet they offer no solutions other than "do better." They dodge questions instead of admitting they don't have an answer. SAS is swimming up a waterfall trying to stay competitive. They are far too slow to deliver software and refuse to drop parasitic customers that refuse to upgrade from legacy products. Too much time is wasted in development keeping outdated code alive and in setting priorities, because everything is "top priority." SAS used to be one of the best places to work, but the times have drastically changed. Senior management is shortsighted, idealistic, and out of touch. The company has a lot - and I mean a lot - of work to do before they can claim to be competitive in the market and as an employer.

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5.0
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Pros

Great work life balance and benefits

Cons

Upper management can be very disconnected

2.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

Benefits: health coverage, on-site gym, childcare, healthcare center, and more. Work-life balance: predictable hours, flexibility for parents and a culture that doesn't expect you to grind 60-hour weeks.

Cons

Compensation lags the market, slow career advancement and promotions can take years. Change-resistant culture and new ideas move slowly. Leadership team manages up to just one person.

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