Esri Software Developer reviews

3.5

48% would recommend to a friend

(88 total reviews)
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Jack Dangermond

61% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Esri with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 88 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Esri is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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88 reviews
3.0
Apr 13, 2026

Not Good Not Bad

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Work Life Balance - Friendly work colleagues - Highest salary for GIS Company in the country

Cons

- Security IT Dept causes headache not friendly with developer environment - Lowest salary for IT Company in the country - Too much bureaucracy for cash advance

1.0
Jan 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I can't pick one. Worst company ever.

Cons

I was bullied, harassed and threatened inside the office. I wasted years of my life in this trashy company. I have PTSD and I'm out of work for an year. About to sue.

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