MITRE Principal Software Development Engineer reviews

2.7

25% would recommend to a friend

(139 total reviews)
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Mark Peters

73% approve of CEO

8% positive business outlook

Principal Software Development Engineer employees have rated MITRE with 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 139 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Principal Software Development Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. MITRE is rated 26% below average by Principal Software Development Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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139 reviews
4.0
Sep 22, 2024

Good place to work

Recommend
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Pros

Good place to work though you have to be comfortable meeting new people to find projects.

Cons

I hate having to log billable hours daily

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MITRE Response
1y
Congrats on more than 2 years of contribution to MITRE’s mission of solving problems for a safer world. Collaboration is a cornerstone of our culture, and we are proud to actively partner with our staff to provide opportunities for networking and connection in the spirit of innovating together. Throughout the year, we host dozens of employee-focused events that foster relationship building and exploration of the many projects that MITRE employees can put their skillsets against. As a non-for profit working in partnership with the federal government, we take time-keeping management very seriously. Whether supporting one project at a time or many projects simultaneously, our staff are required to maintain accurate records of hours worked and absences used in support of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (Wage and Hour Law) as well as applicable state and local laws.
1.0
Sep 6, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

MITRE was once a great place to work.

Cons

MITRE is a bad place to work. Over the last few years the company has crashed and burned. It's been taken over by DEI/Wokism. Benefits have been cut left and right. Our finances are not handled well. MITRE is too focused on young staff with no experience. HR claims we have adequate benefits - but multiple long time staff have departed since they lost over a week of vacation. Overall this company makes me feel depressed and sad to see the formerly great company crash and burn. I'm giving MITRE 6 more months to see if the new CEO can right things - such as the amount of disrespect towards long time employees. Honestly - its not worth coming here at this point.

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MITRE Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your more than six years as a member of our team. MITRE understands that we each see challenges from unique angles that are shaped by our personal and professional experiences. As a company built on innovative problem-solving, diverse perspectives are essential to our success. That’s why we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where everyone can have a sense of belonging and thrive. Building and sustaining this inclusive environment includes key programs such as our annual Week of Belonging that explores, discusses, and reinforces the importance of a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and respected. And our vibrant business resource groups serve as meaningful touchpoints for connection, community, and celebration across our diverse workforce. We all have lives and needs outside of work, and MITRE is proud to offer a world-class benefits experience to support every employee’s emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing. We’re proud to offer benefits such as medical and dental care coverage, paid parental and caregiver leave, a flexible work program, several educational benefits, and an exceptional retirement program. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of our multigenerational, diverse team. Our employes are the reason behind every MITRE success, so thank you for being part of our mission-driven, amazing team as we work together in the public interest.
1.0
Jun 28, 2024

Experience

Recommend
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Pros

Used to have experienced professionals who could offer sound advice and solutions.

Cons

Agree with previously stated “cons”.

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MITRE Response
1y
Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts. We're proud of the caliber of professionals at MITRE. Our team is composed of dedicated individuals like you who are experts in their fields and committed to providing our sponsors with sound advice -- free of conflict of interest -- and solutions with impact. We understand that MITRE’s 65-year story is made possible through our people. We’re proud of our diverse, multi-talented, and creative employees from a variety of backgrounds who choose to dedicate themselves to our shared mission of solving problems for a safer world. MITRE is constantly working toward creating a more efficient and effective organization, in alignment with our vision of pioneering for a better future. Thank you again for your feedback and choosing to be part of the MITRE team.
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