Shell Researcher reviews

4.0

59% would recommend to a friend

(21 total reviews)
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Wael Sawan

42% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Researcher employees have rated Shell with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 21 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Researcher professionals have a good working experience there. Shell is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Researcher professionals compared to other employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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21 reviews
5.0
Feb 10, 2026

Shell

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong work-life balance with reasonable hours and flexibility that's rare in the energy sector. The compensation package is competitive, and benefits are comprehensive—health coverage, retirement matching, and other perks are solid. As a major multinational, Shell provides access to interesting technical projects and exposure to global operations.

Cons

Decision-making can be painfully slow due to multiple layers of approval and corporate bureaucracy. Even straightforward technical decisions often require extensive documentation and sign-offs, which can be frustrating when you want to move quickly on projects. The organizational structure sometimes prioritizes process over progress.

5.0
May 3, 2025

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company where you can be independent and develop entrepreneur spirit inside team preparing proposal and delivering same

Cons

Frequent restructuring and changes.. other than that very good perks and work culture Nothing as cons

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