Should be a good choice for oil engineer. But not a great choice for software engineer. - Senior Software Engineer SLB Employee Review

3.0
Sep 11, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Good rules and policies. Slow pace compared with internet or high-tech industry. Can realize work life balance. Not that busy.

Cons

Software development and management level not high. As a software engineer, this working experience can not add too much value into your resume. Bureaucracy. Office politics.

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5.0
Feb 9, 2026
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Pros

Smart people, good benefits, and world wide opportunity

Cons

Salary market compensation could be slow

1.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Good people at the local level. The work is engaging and challenging.

Cons

Too many to count. Career advancements are extremely limited. Pay raises are minimal and don't get close to keeping up with inflation even for top performers. At the corporate level they are using acquisitions to hide massive layoffs. They return billions in profit to investors consistently, but there is still a constant threat of layoffs and multiyear freezes on pay raises even with inflation and solid corporate profit.

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