Great place to work - Sr. Software Engineer Sallie Mae Employee Review

4.0
6 Feb 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Good work life balance - Great team of people - Interesting work - Ability to get a broad range of software experience

Cons

- LOTS of hoops to jump through to get anything released bc we are a bank - Over built processes bc we are a bank

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Sallie Mae Response
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5.0
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Pros

Supportive colleagues, collaborative culture, meaningful learning opportunities, and strong career development. I've had the opportunity to grow professionally, take on new challenges, and work with people who genuinely want to help each other succeed.

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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