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

Software Engineer III professionals working at FactSet have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 79 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 III Jobs at FactSet now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer III interview questions at FactSet .

Does FactSet pay Software Engineer III employees well?

Software Engineer III professionals rate their compensation and benefits at FactSet with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 79 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer III salaries at FactSet.

How happy are Software Engineer III professionals working at FactSet?

92% of Software Engineer III employees at FactSet would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 2% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer III professionals have also rated FactSet with a 4.6 rating for work-life-balance, 4.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.3 rating for culture and values and 3.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FactSet?

Research Analyst (763) , Software Engineer (491) , 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 792 reviews)); "The culture is great and the job shift is flexible" ((in 423 reviews)); "Good benefits like food and transportation" ((in 395 reviews)); "People are great and eager to help" ((in 313 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 for rank and file employees" ((in 375 reviews)); "Poor management specially in CUS department" ((in 151 reviews)); "Compensation they provide is low as compared to the some of the good firms in the market." ((in 108 reviews)); "No career growth and career opportunities" ((in 78 reviews)); "Slow career progression and some of the supervisors are not competitive enough" ((in 71 reviews))

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4.2

92% would recommend to a friend

(79 total reviews)

Phil Snow and Sanoke Viswanathan

96% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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4.6

Work/Life balance

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Software Engineer III employees have rated FactSet with 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 79 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer III professionals have an excellent working experience there. FactSet is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer III professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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79 reviews

5.0

Feb 19, 2026

Great place to work

Software engineer iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The worklife balance will be good

Cons

Very confined scope of work

5.0

Jan 15, 2026

Great place to work

Software engineer iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Friendly colleagues - no micromanagement - collaborative atmosphere

Cons

- absence of bonus - focus on stability rather than new features, but I think it's unavoidable for fintech companies.

3.0

Jan 13, 2026

Good, but could be better

Software engineer-iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work environment is accommodating, easy to work with my team.

Cons

Could use more pay, low for industry standard even in 2026. Pay growth comes from promotions rather than bonuses. Amenities in New York office have been reduced.

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