BD Software Engineer reviews

4.1

78% would recommend to a friend

(54 total reviews)
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Tom Polen

99% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Software Engineer employees have rated BD with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 54 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. BD is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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54 reviews
5.0
Jul 4, 2025

Working at BD

Recommend
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Pros

Nice people and friendly environment Good Salaries Big Company

Cons

Not any cons for the moment

2.0
Apr 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- It's no worse than most multi-national corporates - Almost all of the people I work with are really nice. - The breakfasts in the canteen are great (the lunches not so much)

Cons

Used to be great. I really liked the place for the first couple of years, but since the old site manager left (about two years ago), it's gone downhill. What used to be a serious medical equipment research site now feels more like a social media platform. These days, the people who rise through the ranks aren’t the most productive or effective—they're just the most visible. That means running hackathons, hosting Win-STEM events, or giving site tours to VIPs. In other words, the folks who have the time to get involved in non-essential activities while the ones buried in actual work are overlooked. If you're an “influencer” with a big social media following, you'll probably thrive here. If you're a workhorse? Good luck. On top of that, two major BD-RCI business units are currently being “divested” (sold off). I'd treat any job offer here with extreme caution—especially if you're being tempted away from a more stable position. The company’s share price has been flat for the last decade. Supposedly, the divestments are meant to “sharpen focus.” Personally, I think the real issue is a total lack of vision at the top, compounded by layers of bloated, ineffective middle management that are strangling the organisation. Frankly, I’m done. Too much work, too many deadlines, too much stress. Time to start looking elsewhere.

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