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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group Software Developer reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(206 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

76% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Principal Financial Group with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 206 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Principal Financial Group is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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206 reviews
4.0
Apr 16, 2026

Good Work Life Balance

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work Life Balance Flexibity Management

Cons

I dont have any cons

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Principal Financial Group Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! We appreciate your note; it’s so helpful and reaffirming for us as we strive to create the best possible experience for our employees.
4.0
Mar 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice culture Progressive Growth opportunities

Cons

Culture highly depends on ur team manager. Even the hikes depend on BU more than individual performance

5.0
Mar 20, 2026

eXCExcelent

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay Good Benefits Good Office Good Culture Good Work Life Balance

Cons

Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing

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Principal Financial Group Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! We appreciate your note; it’s so helpful and reaffirming for us as we strive to create the best possible experience for our employees.
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