Decent Job - Software Engineer SAIC Employee Review

4.0
13 Jul 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Offers decent pay and is good about ensuring contractors are taken care. I've seen projects downsized on a Monday, and by that Friday SAIC had found every former member of that team a new job.

Cons

Benefits are lacking. Insurance isn't the best, 401k match is worse than the competitors, there is no possibility of bonuses, and while they will negotiate salary with you, they will not negotiate vacation time or other benefits. Also, when working at a client site, you may find yourself only interacting with corporate when your yearly review is up. It's easy to forget you are an employee of SAIC and not the client.

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5.0
25 Jun 2026
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Pros

Outstanding colleagues, strong teamwork, meaningful work, supportive leadership, and opportunities to for professional growth.

Cons

No cons to mention at this time.

3.0
9 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Current Leadership: The management structure has stabilized significantly, and my current supervisor is excellent—supportive, engaged, and great to work with. Excellent Team Culture: The coworkers here are fantastic. There is a strong sense of camaraderie, and the team is incredibly supportive. Strong Compensation & Growth: The base pay is competitive and fair, and there is excellent opportunity for extra pay and overtime. From a professional development standpoint, I have learned an immense amount in my field over the past year. Enjoyable Travel: Excellent opportunities for work-related travel that adds great variety to the day-to-day routine.

Cons

Management Inconsistency Early On: My first supervisor took zero interest in team well-being, or development and the second had significant temperament issues that ultimately led to their departure. While it has been resolved now, Apparently management here like a lot of places is hit and miss. Heavy Workload: The workload can feel a bit overwhelming and intense at times. Striking a consistent work-life balance remains a challenge under the current demands. Role Expectation Mismatch: Some of the technical responsibilities and projects I have handled since joining were not clearly outlined or explained during the interview process. Navigating these unstated expectations alongside an already heavy workload has been a significant challenge.

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