Quiet place with no opportunities - Software Engineer EPAM Systems Employee Review

3.0
Oct 20, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

EPAM is an IT staffing agency, so you are likely to work at a client site. The client may be one of the biggest IT companies, so this may be the only chance to see its office from the inside. As contractors, EPAM employees may enjoy some perks available to the client's own employees. The clients usually have little control over contractors and EPAM, in turn, tends to leave its employees alone once they are sent to a client. Because of that, you are unlikely to face any pressure, overtimes, etc. When at work, you are free to spend your time as you wish. No EPAM manager will bother you. This may be a good opportunity to do some personal development.

Cons

IT outstaffing at its finest. Not much to add to the other reviews here. No career opportunities, no bonuses no matter what you do. It's rather easy to become a mid-level manager, but that's of questionable value. One thing to note is that EPAM managers are mostly not the type of person you would want to work with, talk to or meet. Being a contractor working at a client site, you often spend most of the day on your own. Besides that, the client's employees may show little respect to you. Sensitive people may feel lonely and depressed.

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EPAM Systems Response
8y
I appreciate you sharing your experience with EPAM. We continue to try to improve the overall employee experience, particularly since we know that many of our employees are located at the client site which provides unique challenges. If you want to provide more specifics on how we can improve, please feel free to contact me at epam.com/request-information.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Great place for growth. Dynamic environment with constant exposure to cutting-edge AI technology that keeps you learning and expanding your skill set.

Cons

Work-life balance could be better

3.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- A lot of opportunities to learn and enhance your skills; - Clients are top companies, so you're exposed to the best experiences; - Great benefits and insurance.

Cons

- Pretty much all cons of working in corporate IT; - Company is definitely in a crisis as many executives decided to leave after decades of working; - Stock price dwindled significantly.

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EPAM Systems Response
3d
Hello there, and thanks for your review! We are glad you value the continuous learning, the chance to work with leading global clients and our comprehensive benefits at EPAM. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding leadership changes and market fluctuations. While the global tech industry continually evolves, our focus remains on long-term resilience, innovation and delivering high-impact solutions. If you have further questions or comments, you can reach us at Glassdoor@epam.com We appreciate all your hard work with the team.
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