Software Engineer - Software Engineer SAIC Employee Review

3.0
14 Dec 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent pay and decent benefits. If you want stability, this is the company for you. You'll be doing government contracting, which is often very laid-back. It is very easy to blend into the background here.

Cons

It's very easy to wind up on a terrible project. If you aren't careful, you will quickly find yourself stagnating as a developer. All of the new people that come to my project are desperate new college graduates without other options. To be fair though, that's what I was when I got here. They seem to have a hard time holding on to good mid-level talent. Company culture is non-existent since most of the time you'll be working at a customer site (a government facility). There will be other SAIC employees there, but it's still a government facility and you'll be a government employee in all but name. These downsides aren't specific to SAIC, but are typical of the downsides generally found in defense contracting. SAIC is a defense contractor though, so most of them apply. Bottom line: If you don't want just ANY job, then seriously consider the points above.

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3 June 2026
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Pros

Exciting work load that is consistently evolving.

Cons

work hour flexibility is limited to a two week period.

3.0
9 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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