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      Average - Software Engineer Barclays Employee Review

      4.0
      Apr 16, 2024
      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Good for retirement, the pace is slow, typically banking culture.

      Cons

      No growth in term of technical skills. The comp is average, not as bad as you want to leave immediately, but not much incentive at all. Bureaucracy instead of meritocracy.

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      5.0
      Apr 3, 2026
      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great company with diversified business. Great benefits

      Cons

      Hard to get promoted but patience pays off.

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      4.0
      Jun 22, 2026
      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Work Life balance, 5 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, friendly atmosphere, Great campus and facilities,

      Cons

      Pay and Bonus can be higher and on par with competitors. High loyalty tax. Low merit increases and bonus. Competitive but Loyal Long-term employees get demotivated and tend to quite quit.

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