Is SAIC a good company to work for as a Principal Software Engineer?

Principal Software Engineer professionals working at SAIC have rated their employer with 4.5 out of 5 stars in 28 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of SAIC employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Principal Software Engineer Jobs at SAIC now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Principal Software Engineer interview questions at SAIC .

Does SAIC pay Principal Software Engineer employees well?

Principal Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at SAIC with 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 28 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Principal Software Engineer salaries at SAIC.

How happy are Principal Software Engineer professionals working at SAIC?

99% of Principal Software Engineer employees at SAIC would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. Principal Software Engineer professionals have also rated SAIC with a 4.6 rating for work-life-balance, 4.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.6 rating for culture and values and 4.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SAIC?

Software Engineer (173) , Systems Engineer (113) , Senior Software Engineer (97) , Project Manager (71) , Analyst (65) , Program Manager (64) , Senior Systems Engineer (63) , Systems Administrator (55) , Software Developer (47) , Network Engineer (43) , Engineer (42) , Remote Pilot Operator (34) , Cyber Security Analyst (33) , Program Analyst (30) , Intern (29)

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

"The company also provides good benefits and the HR department is great to work with.." ((in 496 reviews)); "Good pay and a steady job" ((in 313 reviews)); "I've been with the company a long time and I have worked with some great people over the years." ((in 295 reviews)); "Good work Life Balance.... highly dependent on the client and your team." ((in 161 reviews)); "Good salary and raises initially." ((in 154 reviews))

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

"Management was poor and ill" ((in 206 reviews)); "You can pretty much tell if you have a good manager by how they respond to your asking for additional training or certification opportunities." ((in 74 reviews)); "No training and let go when contract ends." ((in 66 reviews)); "Middle and Upper management is less than worthless." ((in 60 reviews)); "Poor communication, CUBICLE FARMS abound!" ((in 32 reviews))

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SAIC Principal Software Engineer reviews

4.5

99% would recommend to a friend

(28 total reviews)

Jim Reagan

100% approve of CEO

96% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Diversity & inclusion

4.6

Culture & values

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.5

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

Software Engineer, Principal employees have rated SAIC with 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 28 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer, Principal professionals have an excellent working experience there. SAIC is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer, Principal professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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28 reviews

5.0

Jan 3, 2025

Great company

Principal software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Huge company with large government contracts

Cons

Work from home is great but cabin fever starting to get tiresome.

SAIC Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We wish you continued success and appreciate your efforts in making SAIC such a great place to work.

4.0

Dec 10, 2024

Solid Place To Grow As A Early Career

Principal software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of growth with the multitude of projects

Cons

People say IDK alot so you really have to do alot of "brainstorming"

SAIC Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad you had a positive experience while working at SAIC.

4.0

Nov 12, 2024

Typical government contractor

Principal software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible working hours and PTO

Cons

Job security is only limited to 5 years, if the company lost the bid you lost the job.

SAIC Response

Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience at SAIC. We wish you success in your future endeavors - Don't forget to join our SAIC Alumni Connect Group to keep in touch! Join here: https://jobs.saic.com/pages/saic-alumni-friends-page

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