Is Johnson Controls a good company to work for as a Senior Software Engineer?

Senior Software Engineer professionals working at Johnson Controls have rated their employer with 3.6 out of 5 stars in 89 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Johnson Controls employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Software Engineer Jobs at Johnson Controls now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Software Engineer interview questions at Johnson Controls .

Does Johnson Controls pay Senior Software Engineer employees well?

Senior Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Johnson Controls with 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 89 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 14.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Software Engineer salaries and benefits at Johnson Controls .

How happy are Senior Software Engineer professionals working at Johnson Controls?

61% of Senior Software Engineer employees at Johnson Controls would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 31% in the past 12 months. Senior Software Engineer professionals have also rated Johnson Controls with a 3.5 rating for work-life-balance, 3.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.1 rating for culture and values and 3.2 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Johnson Controls?

Project Manager (206) , Software Engineer (158) , Manager (151) , Account Executive (137) , Engineer (126) , Sales Engineer (115) , Sales Representative (93) , Assistant Manager (92) , Intern (89) , Senior Software Engineer (89) , Sales (86) , Sales Manager (85) , Project Engineer (75) , Director (71) , Design Engineer (65)

What are the pros of working at Johnson Controls according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and 401k are nice" ((in 607 reviews)); "Great people to work with that want the best for the company and their customers." ((in 524 reviews)); "Good pay and I like the work i do and the people I work with." ((in 486 reviews)); "Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 350 reviews)); "Salary is good and growth" ((in 262 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Johnson Controls according to real employee reviews?

"They have good Manager and worker" ((in 164 reviews)); "On your own and no training" ((in 131 reviews)); "Upper management is bad" ((in 121 reviews)); "Long hours and very stressful" ((in 95 reviews)); "This company provides no job security and there is constant restructuring and every 1 to1.5 year every department gets redundancy." ((in 80 reviews))

Johnson Controls Senior Software Engineer reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(89 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

59% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Compensation and benefits

Senior Software Engineer employees have rated Johnson Controls with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 89 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Johnson Controls is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Senior Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

89 reviews

3.0

Jul 3, 2025

Good

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance , WFH

Cons

No increment , No promotions

Johnson Controls Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you appreciate the work-life balance and flexibility of working from home. However, we understand that the lack of promotions and salary increments can be discouraging. Career growth and recognition are vital to employee satisfaction, and your input highlights the need for more consistent advancement opportunities.

5.0

Jun 27, 2025

Good experience

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Product base company Good working environment

Cons

No cons as such Everything is well organized

Johnson Controls Response

11mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased that you have had a positive experience working with us. We will share your feedback with the appropriate individuals so that we may continue to foster a rewarding workplace for all of our team members.

5.0

Apr 14, 2025

Work-life balance was respected

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I had a great experience working at [Company Name]. The company offers a competitive salary structure and genuinely values its employees. One of the standout aspects for me was the supportive and inclusive work culture — collaboration was encouraged, and leadership was approachable and open to feedback. Work-life balance was respected, and there were plenty of opportunities for professional development. Overall, it’s a great place for anyone looking to grow their career in a positive, forward-thinking environment.

Cons

At times, processes could be a bit bureaucratic, which slowed down decision-making.

Johnson Controls Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased that you have had a positive experience working with us. We will share your feedback with the appropriate individuals so that we may continue to foster a rewarding workplace for all of our team members.

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