Great work-life balance, but career advancement is tough - Senior Software Engineer BlackRock Employee Review

5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great work life balance, pay band is on the higher end, smart people to work with, interesting domain funds management.

Cons

Career advancement can be challenging from the Sydney office due to its satellite nature. Employees may have limited exposure to senior leaders and decision-makers, making it harder to build the recognition often required for promotion and leadership opportunities.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

decent pay and good name drop to add to your experience and resume

Cons

everything!! since this was a contract role I was brought in to complete a project with 0 leadership or direction. I was left to figure out everything completely on my own from finding a computer and a desk and a phone to figuring out who to contact in India etc to help me revamp the entire global website on the backend. I literally had to show up to work everyday at least an hour early so that I could possibly try to find a open desk sometimes I had to work on the floor or find somewhere in the lunchroom I could set up in the corner this went on for over a month.

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