Is Jacobs a good company to work for as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Jacobs have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 19 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Jacobs employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Software Engineer Jobs at Jacobs now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Software Engineer interview questions at Jacobs .

Does Jacobs pay Sr. Software Engineer employees well?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Jacobs with 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 19 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Software Engineer salaries at Jacobs.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Jacobs?

Engineer (325) , Project Manager (296) , Mechanical Engineer (125) , Project Engineer (120) , Civil Engineer (110) , Process Engineer (105) , Senior Engineer (93) , Intern (92) , Senior Project Manager (82) , Structural Engineer (60) , Graduate Engineer (57) , Architect (55) , Software Engineer (54) , Design Engineer (52) , Consultant (51)

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

"the people are great and there are a lot of optional employee groups you can join to connect with people with similar viewpoints" ((in 494 reviews)); "They offer many good benefits and are always hosting morale functions for employees and their family members." ((in 396 reviews)); "Good SMEs to learn from and pay is good." ((in 367 reviews)); "Culture was good and enjoyed time there" ((in 338 reviews)); "Good work life balance and routine" ((in 314 reviews))

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

"Poor management... they waste most of the job budget on very high salaried people in meetings where very little if anything is accomplished." ((in 313 reviews)); "This was due to the fact that I received no training when I was hired." ((in 105 reviews)); "No Bonus As Provide Engg services to other companies work scope could be limited Hardly any international assignment opportunity" ((in 94 reviews)); "bad managers (depends on who you work for)" ((in 89 reviews)); "Upper management is disconnected from the work force .there" ((in 82 reviews))

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Jacobs Sr. Software Engineer reviews

4.0

20% would recommend to a friend

(19 total reviews)

Bob Pragada

19% approve of CEO

12% positive business outlook

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Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Jacobs with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 19 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Jacobs is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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19 reviews

4.0

Jun 19, 2023

Great company culture

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Local leadership is honest, sincere and caring.

Cons

Government related red-tape. Salary is the highest the public sector. Some positions are not filled by strong performers.

3.0

May 30, 2023

Salary

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance New projects

Cons

Low pay No growth Less learning

4.0

Mar 16, 2023

Big company but doesn't have that big company feel

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay. Managers care. Welcoming environment.

Cons

Big company with good benefits but some benefits can't match smaller companies.

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