Pearson Software Developer reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(154 total reviews)
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Omar Abbosh

81% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Pearson with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 154 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Pearson is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Audiovisual y medios de comunicación industry (3.7 stars).

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154 reviews
4.0
Oct 26, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

more time to work other stuff then work flexible work environment, such as hybrid working cross functional team collaboration with teacher, designer and sales persons

Cons

no learning opportunities fast paces changes and meet deadline for exam schedules or preparing them, many deadlines to keep up with different test such as SAT, ACT or AP tests

1.0
Sep 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pearson offers a flexible work environment, which allows employees to manage personal responsibilities, like I did with my twin babies. The company has a reputation for delivering quality educational content, and it can be a rewarding place to work if you’re in the right team. Pay and benefits are competitive, especially for higher-level roles. Some teams and managers are supportive and foster a positive work culture, though this seems to vary widely.

Cons

Management decisions can be heavily influenced by favoritism and office politics, rather than merit or performance. New leadership may not be aligned with the values Pearson claims to uphold, leading to stress, confusion, and unjust terminations. There's a lack of transparency in how performance is evaluated or how decisions are made regarding promotions, terminations, or restructuring. While the company promotes work-life balance, there’s a disconnect between this value and the unrealistic demands that some managers place on employees.

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