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
5.0
Oct 7, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

MITRE Corporation is an FFRDC, so nonprofit organization that helps innovate, solve tough technical problems, and speed government change. So meaningful work with super smart and talented people.

Cons

Can be a challenge to maintain consistent work because we are prohibited from competing by statute, so business development is not really done. That means being somewhat at the mercy of shifting Congressional allowances for FFRDCs.

3.0
Sep 28, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

1. Very specialized skilled people 2. Friendly middle-management 3. Good work-life balance

Cons

1. Very few people have 'hands on' experience 2. Upper management oblivious of ground realities 3. Too top-heavy 4. Low pay compared to the industry averages

3.0
Aug 31, 2025

Downhill

Recommend
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Pros

Important work, good relationships for the most part

Cons

Shrinking drastically - morale is low with three RIFs so far, one more announced, and clearly at least one more to come after the next

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