Working culture - Software Engineer EPAM Systems Employee Review

5.0
Jul 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible Work Options Hybrid and remote work flexibility in many locations; work-life balance is generally good, especially in non-client-facing roles. Open and Transparent Culture Flat hierarchy with open communication channels. Leadership is often approachable, especially in technical teams. Focus on Innovation Encourages use of modern tech stacks, R&D, and experimentation. Good for engineers who like to stay on top of trends. Employee Recognition Regular feedback and recognition programs to reward high performers.

Cons

Workload and deadlines can be intense depending on the client and project. Some projects may require overtime. Limited Onsite Opportunities (India-specific) Compared to service giants like Infosys/TCS, EPAM has fewer onsite opportunities, especially for mid-level employees in India. Slow Internal Mobility Changing projects or verticals internally can be a slow process and sometimes difficult without strong manager support.

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EPAM Systems Response
8mo
Great to hear! We know that work-life balance is essential for productive and happy employees. We're glad you have found a healthy work-life balance in your role and hope you continue a long and fulfilling career with us at EPAM. While we understand that every employee experience is unique, we are disappointed you had a negative one. We welcome suggestions and feedback at glassdoor@epam.com

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5.0
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Pros

Good engineering organization with highly skilled talent

Cons

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3.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

You get exposure to the very latest technology, and the company is implementing it in impactful, real-world ways. Even if you're not in a tech role, you naturally build deeper understanding in the latest technologies that you may never get exposure to at other companies. Truly global. Even for employees not in global roles, you still get good visibility into the company's global scale and impact.

Cons

Too much process around approvals which reduces speed of execution. Asked to step-up but then insufficient support provided. Two-faced behaviors of managers has become acceptable.

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EPAM Systems Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your experience and your thoughts. We are glad you value the exposure to new technologies, our global scale and the opportunity to see our real-world impact firsthand. We are sorry to read about the more negative aspects of your experience, and we appreciate your candid feedback on where we can improve. Your insights are incredibly helpful. Furthermore, we take your comments about management behavior seriously as we strive to maintain a culture of transparency, integrity and respect. We would like to understand more about your specific experience so we can address these concerns. Please reach out to your HR People Partner or email us at Glassdoor@epam.com to continue this conversation confidentially. Thank you.
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