After one year at SAIC - Associate Software Engineer SAIC Employee Review

5.0
Sep 12, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

As a brand new Full-Stack Developer, I felt like the team that I was assigned to really had a lot of patience as I was learning the ropes on being more professional and efficient. It was a great environment to learn in, and my team has been nothing but passionate in their endeavors to accomplish our goals. This has been a great place to start my career as a Software Engineer. I've earned a few certifications during my time at SAIC to include Security+ and AWS Cloud Practitioner, so it's a great place to not only start your career but build on it as well. There are incentive based raises that happen on a yearly basis, and other opportunities for promotions and upward mobility within SAIC.

Cons

You may potentially find yourself stuck on one project for an extended period of time, especially if it is a rather large project. Some projects mandate that you have certain certifications, so if you're not willing to put in the effort to study for them and pass, your opportunities may be limited.

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5.0
Mar 16, 2026
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Pros

They just expect you to do the job. As long as you do that they don’t bother you with anything else.

Cons

Had some management turn over but nothing too bad

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3.0
Jun 9, 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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