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Principal Financial Group

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Principal Financial Group Sr. Software Engineer reviews

3.3

90% would recommend to a friend

(51 total reviews)
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Deanna Strable

85% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Principal Financial Group with 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 51 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Principal Financial Group is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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51 reviews
4.0
Nov 27, 2025

Politics

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good employee insurance policy and cover

Cons

Too much politics on onshore side

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Principal Financial Group Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that collaboration across locations can sometimes present challenges. We remain committed to fostering an inclusive and transparent work environment. We encourage you to share any specific concerns through our confidential feedback channels, so we can continue to improve.
4.0
Nov 13, 2025

Good Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. Work Culture is good. 2. Overtime pay is provided. 3. Work-life balance is the best.

Cons

1. Learning Curve for beginners is good, but stagnant once you spend a couple of years. 2. Promotion is very slow after T3 roles.

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Principal Financial Group Response
6mo
Thank you for your feedback. We value your input on our technology stack. While we continue to work with some legacy systems, we’re actively investing in modernizing our platforms through AI, automation, and other emerging technologies. Feedback like yours helps us prioritize and accelerate these efforts. We encourage you to speak to your leader on getting involved in stretch projects or participating in AI advocacy groups, which will help you gain experience and explore a more wholesome career development.
4.0
Oct 12, 2025

Good Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture and tech stack

Cons

pay is subpar as per industry standard

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Principal Financial Group Response
8mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the work culture and the technology landscape at Principal. We understand that compensation is an important factor, and we regularly benchmark our pay structures against industry standards to ensure competitiveness and fairness.
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