Strong Technical Projects and Great Team, but Compensation and Bench Policy Could Improve - Frontend Developer EPAM Systems Employee Review

4.0
Jan 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Interesting and challenging projects with modern technologies and international clients. Excellent learning opportunities through internal trainings, certifications, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Supportive team and colleagues — people are professional and always ready to help. Good work-life balance with flexible hours and remote/hybrid options in Poland offices (like Gdańsk/Gdynia area). Stable company with a strong reputation in the industry.

Cons

Salary increases are modest and not always competitive with market rates, especially for long-term employees. Bench periods can be stressful due to the policy around project allocation and potential risks. Some bureaucracy in processes and decision-making, which can slow down daily work. Limited rapid career growth without switching projects frequently.

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EPAM Systems Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your views. It is great to see that you have found value in our diverse projects and technology offerings, and that you appreciate the supportive team and colleagues. We also appreciate your feedback regarding salary. We strive to offer competitive compensation and continuously review our policies to support our employees’ growth and satisfaction. Employees without a current project assignment remain eligible for employee benefits. This period during employment is important for development as an EPAMer. Your input is valuable and will be shared with our leadership team. We wish you the best in your career.

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Interesting projects, high tech standards and internal knowledge sharing, and a rich representation of all possible Slavic accents.

Cons

Engineering-first culture results in obnoxiously fragmented internal tech platforms because errybody wants to build it themselves. Not a big deal, just engineers doing what engineers will do.

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EPAM Systems Response
10h
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are glad you are enjoying the interesting projects and continuous knowledge sharing across our global teams. We also appreciate your take on our internal tech platforms. It is true that our developers love to build, which can sometimes result in an abundance of internal tools! Thank you for your hard work and for being part of our engineering community.
3.0
Jun 28, 2026
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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
10h
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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