Photon Software Developer reviews

3.3

59% would recommend to a friend

(215 total reviews)
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Srinivas Balasubramanian

64% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Photon with 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 215 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Photon 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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215 reviews
5.0
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good exposure to real production systems, complex workflows, and critical modules that actually matter to the business. You’re not just doing dummy work here.

Cons

Pressure is high because mistakes directly impact revenue.

5.0
Mar 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The early months were difficult, but patient mentors and supportive teammates helped me grow faster than I imagined. Watching my first feature go live was a moment I’ll never forget.

Cons

Learning curve can feel overwhelming initially.

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