Is FactSet a good company to work for as a Software Engineer?

Software Engineer professionals working at FactSet have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 495 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of FactSet employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Engineer Jobs at FactSet now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer interview questions at FactSet .

Does FactSet pay Software Engineer employees well?

Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at FactSet with 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 495 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.9% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer salaries at FactSet.

How happy are Software Engineer professionals working at FactSet?

98% of Software Engineer employees at FactSet would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 2% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer professionals have also rated FactSet with a 4.4 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.2 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What FactSet locations are top rated by Software Engineer employees?

FactSet locations which are top rated by Software Engineer employees are Norwalk and New York .

What are the top reviewed jobs at FactSet?

Research Analyst (763) , Software Engineer (492) , Consultant (323) , Senior Software Engineer (177) , Senior Research Analyst (124) , Software Engineer II (98) , Equity Research Analyst (97) , Product Specialist (76) , Analyst (75) , Senior Consultant (62) , Software Engineer III (59) , Team Leader (52) , Lead Software Engineer (50) , Client Solutions Associate (48) , Specialist (45)

What are the pros of working at FactSet according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and good if you want to prioritize other aspects of life" ((in 788 reviews)); "The culture is great and the job shift is flexible" ((in 433 reviews)); "Good benefits like food and transportation" ((in 386 reviews)); "People are great and eager to help" ((in 305 reviews)); "Work culture is good and very relevant to my favorite subject commerce" ((in 184 reviews))

What are the cons of working at FactSet according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary and bell curve system" ((in 373 reviews)); "Poor management specially in CUS department" ((in 150 reviews)); "low compensation rate and excessive required overtime" ((in 107 reviews)); "No career growth and career opportunities" ((in 74 reviews)); "Slow career progression and some of the supervisors are not competitive enough" ((in 69 reviews))

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4.1

98% would recommend to a friend

(495 total reviews)

Phil Snow and Sanoke Viswanathan

90% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

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4.4

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4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Software Engineer I employees have rated FactSet with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 495 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer I professionals have an excellent working experience there. FactSet is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer I professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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495 reviews

3.0

Feb 2, 2026

Stable company low pay

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable company, good wlb, can climb up the ranks

Cons

Low pay and tech is antiquated

5.0

Jan 20, 2026

Good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free lunch and cab facilities Work life balance

Cons

Low hikes Nothing else no issues

5.0

Jan 4, 2026

Good company to start your career with

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not that I can think of

Cons

Good work life balance and benefits

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