Is Johnson Controls a good company to work for as a Software Enginerer?

Software Enginerer professionals working at Johnson Controls have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 139 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Johnson Controls employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Enginerer Jobs at Johnson Controls now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Enginerer interview questions at Johnson Controls .

Does Johnson Controls pay Software Enginerer employees well?

Software Enginerer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Johnson Controls with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 139 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Enginerer salaries at Johnson Controls.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Johnson Controls?

Project Manager (206) , Software Engineer (159) , Manager (152) , Account Executive (137) , Engineer (127) , Sales Engineer (116) , Sales Representative (93) , Assistant Manager (92) , Intern (89) , Senior Software Engineer (89) , Sales (86) , Sales Manager (85) , Project Engineer (75) , Director (71) , Design Engineer (65)

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

"Benefits are good and covered" ((in 608 reviews)); "Great people to work with that want the best for the company and their customers." ((in 518 reviews)); "Good pay and I like the work i do and the people I work with." ((in 461 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 342 reviews)); "Salary is good and growth" ((in 278 reviews))

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

"They have good Manager and worker" ((in 162 reviews)); "no training and they expect you to struggle the first 6" ((in 125 reviews)); "Long hours and very stressful" ((in 93 reviews)); "There is no job security and they can ask to leave to his/ her employees without any further notice." ((in 86 reviews)); "No bonuses whatsoever for senior level engineers even when they're recognized as a key contributor on the team." ((in 64 reviews))

Johnson Controls Software Enginerer reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(139 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

100% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (139 reviews)

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Software Enginere employees have rated Johnson Controls with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 139 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Enginere professionals have a good working experience there. Johnson Controls is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Enginere professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

139 reviews

5.0

Dec 4, 2025

Great place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work for

Cons

Salary could be little higher

Johnson Controls Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to provide important input on our compensation and benefits as a Sales Engineer. At Johnson Controls, we aim to provide competitive pay and a robust benefits plan that supports our employees' well-being. We’ll use this information to continually improve our offerings.

5.0

Oct 17, 2025

General Comments

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Benefits. Good work life balance.

Cons

Upper Management/ mentorship was subpar

Johnson Controls Response

8mo

Thanks for your review as a former Software Engineer. Having management that is engaged, responsive and supportive makes all the difference in your career satisfaction. We will share your feedback with the appropriate individuals who can address your issues.

4.0

Oct 3, 2025

Good Company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Employer with good management

Cons

Long work hours when project deadlines are due

Johnson Controls Response

9mo

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on our senior management as a Software Engineer. Effective leadership is essential to advancing our mission and fostering a positive work environment. We remain committed to transparent communication and ongoing development to ensure senior management stays approachable and supportive of all employees.

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