Is First Student a good company to work for as a Siftware Engineer?

Siftware Engineer professionals working at First Student have rated their employer with 3.6 out of 5 stars in 215 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of First Student employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Siftware Engineer Jobs at First Student now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Siftware Engineer interview questions at First Student .

Does First Student pay Siftware Engineer employees well?

Siftware Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at First Student with 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 215 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Siftware Engineer salaries at First Student.

How happy are Siftware Engineer professionals working at First Student?

47% of Siftware Engineer employees at First Student would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 17% in the past 12 months. Siftware Engineer professionals have also rated First Student with a 3.3 rating for work-life-balance, 2.8 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.3 rating for culture and values and 3.2 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Student?

School Bus Driver (494) , Graduate Student (365) , Software Engineer (196) , Bus Driver (165) , Driver (125) , Student Worker (67) , Data Entry (63) , Software Developer (59) , Internship (51) , Working Student (46) , Intern (43) , PhD Student (33) , Web Developer (30) , Bus Monitor (25) , Mechanical Engineer (25)

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

"Pay was good and it was consistent" ((in 163 reviews)); "Not a bad place to work the people are great and hours are good for moms." ((in 111 reviews)); "Nice working place and good environment" ((in 51 reviews)); "CDL Training for later use in life" ((in 43 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 41 reviews))

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

"Bad management but now its good" ((in 108 reviews)); "Not enough hour No benefit Not enough hour No benefit Not enough hour No benefitNot enough hour No benefit" ((in 81 reviews)); "Low salary and no retaining of interns" ((in 75 reviews)); "Long hours and boring work" ((in 54 reviews)); "Very difficult company to work for umess you have a good manager." ((in 24 reviews))

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First Student Siftware Engineer reviews

3.6

47% would recommend to a friend

(215 total reviews)

John Kenning

59% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.3

Senior management

Siftware Engineer employees have rated First Student with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 215 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Siftware Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. First Student is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Siftware Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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215 reviews

5.0

Jul 16, 2024

super

Software engineer

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CEO approval

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Pros

Pros: Strong Revenue Growth: Indicates a growing demand for the company's products/services. High Profit Margins: Suggests efficient operations and good cost control. Solid Balance Sheet: Low debt levels and high cash reserves can provide financial stability. Strong Cash Flow: Ensures the company can cover its operations and invest in growth.

Cons

Cons: Declining Revenue: May indicate decreasing demand or increasing competition. Low Profit Margins: Could signal inefficiencies or high operational costs. High Debt Levels: Can be risky, especially if interest rates rise or revenue decreases. Poor Cash Flow: Could lead to liquidity issues and hinder growth.

3.0

Jul 1, 2024

Intern

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment and pay

Cons

Should work on projects more

3.0

Jun 3, 2024

It's good

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Be confident, Honest, Good, nice, helpful

Cons

Improve a lot in technical things

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