Is SAIC a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at SAIC have rated their employer with 3.6 out of 5 stars in 213 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of SAIC employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at SAIC now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at SAIC .

Does SAIC pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at SAIC with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 213 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries and benefits at SAIC .

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at SAIC?

60% of Software Developer employees at SAIC would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 1% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated SAIC with a 4.0 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.6 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SAIC?

Software Engineer (173) , Systems Engineer (113) , Senior Software Engineer (96) , Project Manager (71) , Analyst (65) , Program Manager (63) , Senior Systems Engineer (62) , Systems Administrator (54) , 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 499 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 289 reviews)); "Good work Life Balance.... highly dependent on the client and your team." ((in 163 reviews)); "Fair and competitive salaries." ((in 153 reviews))

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

"Management was poor and ill" ((in 207 reviews)); "Only con is that I started off having a bad manager, but after I moved divisions I was very happy" ((in 75 reviews)); "No training and let go when contract ends." ((in 69 reviews)); "Middle and Upper management is less than worthless." ((in 56 reviews)); "Poor communication, CUBICLE FARMS abound!" ((in 29 reviews))

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3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(213 total reviews)

Jim Reagan

Not enough data to show CEO approval

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Software Developer employees have rated SAIC with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 213 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. SAIC is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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213 reviews

4.0

Jul 20, 2025

Excellent company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work flexibility. Great overall benefits and compensation

Cons

Inconsistent contract work and a general lack of management transparency.

SAIC Response

10mo

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

4.0

Jul 6, 2025

An alright place

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

expectations are clear an Accenture plenty of opportunity to move to another job within the organization

Cons

large company that can leave you feeling ignored, while lateral movement was possible advancement felt difficult

SAIC Response

10mo

Thank you taking time to leave a review. We strive to create a purpose driven culture that encourages our employees to stay and have noted this feedback for further discussions so we can continue working towards that goal. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

1.0

Jun 15, 2025

Bad management

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hybrid schedule is nice

Cons

Compensation is far below market value, stressful, worst job experience I've had

SAIC Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. At SAIC, we take great pride in maintain the highest quality standards for our employees. We hope you will give us an opportunity to discuss this further with you. We would like to continue this conversation and learn more about your working environment. Please contact us at SAICCommunications@saic.com or reach out to your Human Resources Business Partner.

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