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
Dec 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great new leadership, means well, resolute and made the right moves during an extremely difficult year. Trying to modernize the company.

Cons

Business model under threat from Defense Reformation, FORGED Act, etc. Need to differ from Seta contractors to remain a true SME company.

3.0
Oct 13, 2025

Future Uncertain

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

New CEO and senior leadership seem to be trying their best to stabilize the company.

Cons

No end in sight for how small the company will become and when RIF's will stop.

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