Is Rolls-Royce a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Rolls-Royce have rated their employer with 4.6 out of 5 stars in 43 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Rolls-Royce employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Rolls-Royce now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Rolls-Royce .

Does Rolls-Royce pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Rolls-Royce with 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 43 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.5% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Rolls-Royce.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rolls-Royce?

Engineer (170) , Manufacturing Engineer (158) , Intern (118) , Project Manager (77) , Mechanical Engineer (65) , Internship (60) , Design Engineer (52) , Systems Engineer (51) , Software Engineer (45) , Technician (42) , Buyer (38) , Manager (38) , Project Engineer (32) , Engineering Intern (31) , Mechanical Design Engineer (28)

What are the pros of working at Rolls-Royce according to real employee reviews?

"people are great and helpful" ((in 312 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 255 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 188 reviews)); "Many benefits and pay scheme are good" ((in 179 reviews)); "I am very satisfied with this company because it has a good salary and the company really cares about all of the employees." ((in 134 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rolls-Royce according to real employee reviews?

"Their poor management and processes that I witnessed have now completely tainted my view of Rolls" ((in 150 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 76 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 38 reviews)); "Senior leadership feel out of touch to workforce" ((in 31 reviews)); "4. Senior management less approachable and supportive." ((in 22 reviews))

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Rolls-Royce Software Developer reviews

4.6

99% would recommend to a friend

(43 total reviews)

Tufan Erginbilgic

75% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Work/Life balance

4.6

Culture & values

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Career opportunities

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Senior management

Software Developer employees have rated Rolls-Royce with 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 43 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Rolls-Royce is rated 27% above average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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43 reviews

4.0

Mar 17, 2026

Good place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people, good benefits. People get excited if you say you work for Rolls Royce haha

Cons

Slow overall, politics, not so diverse

Rolls-Royce Response

3mo

We’re glad you’ve got a good group of people around you and that the benefits are working well for you - and we’ll take the excitement that comes with the name too. We know ways of working can sometimes feel slower in a large organisation, and there’s always more we can do to improve. We really care about creating a space where everyone can be themselves and feel supported, and your feedback helps us understand how that experience is landing day to day.

5.0

Feb 18, 2026

Great place to work

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice culture and employee centric policies Saftey is their firt moto great working culture

Cons

None as of now would enjoy if able to join them

Rolls-Royce Response

4mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. A positive culture and strong focus on safety are things we care deeply about, so it’s encouraging to see those recognised. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.

5.0

Dec 2, 2025

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Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The salary is really fair and well deserved.

Cons

It is quite stressful to handle.

Rolls-Royce Response

6mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. It’s good to hear the pay is working well for you, we want what we offer to reflect the value people bring. We know workloads can sometimes feel demanding, and your feedback is helpful as we continue to look at how we support people to manage that balance.

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