Is Purdue University a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Purdue University have rated their employer with 4.8 out of 5 stars in 16 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Purdue University employees being 4.3 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Purdue University now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Purdue University .

Does Purdue University pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Purdue University with 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 10.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Purdue University.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Purdue University?

Graduate Research Assistant (559) , Research Assistant (363) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (228) , Teaching Assistant (182) , Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (123) , Graduate Student (98) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (70) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (65) , Student Worker (57) , Graduate Assistant (54) , PhD Student (51) , Resident Assistant (41) , Student Associate (40) , Postdoctoral Fellow (39) , Postdoctoral Researcher (38)

What are the pros of working at Purdue University according to real employee reviews?

"The people you work with are great and it's fun getting to help fellow students" ((in 276 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO." ((in 232 reviews)); "Flexible hours work very well for students" ((in 175 reviews)); "good work environment and people" ((in 76 reviews)); "Great opportunities to learn and grow." ((in 65 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Purdue University according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was low but you’re also getting free room and board so it’s fair." ((in 368 reviews)); "A little disorganized and low salary" ((in 192 reviews)); "Always understaff because poor management causing the workers to do more than what they were required to" ((in 49 reviews)); "Poor leadership to resolve toxicity." ((in 26 reviews)); "The compensation is low and there are not many hours to work since there are so many employees." ((in 24 reviews))

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4.8

99% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Mung Chiang

Not enough data to show CEO approval

33% positive business outlook

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5.0

Culture & values

5.0

Diversity & inclusion

5.0

Work/Life balance

5.0

Senior management

4.0

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

Software Developer employees have rated Purdue University with 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Purdue University is rated 28% above average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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16 reviews

4.0

May 20, 2021

not good job for graduate students

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

mixed community with international cultures

Cons

don't offer good jobs for international students

4.0

Oct 20, 2016

Fun, Laid Back

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to variety of job roles Room to grow

Cons

Lack of management direction Slow release cycle

3.0

Aug 12, 2016

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Campus is an interesting environment, with many chances to engage with new ideas in my field.

Cons

Pay is lower than market rates, and at least where I am, little chance for advancement or pay increase

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