Is Zoom Communications a good company to work for as a Software Development Engineer?

Software Development Engineer professionals working at Zoom Communications have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 16 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Zoom Communications employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Development Engineer Jobs at Zoom Communications now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Development Engineer interview questions at Zoom Communications .

Does Zoom Communications pay Software Development Engineer employees well?

Software Development Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Zoom Communications with 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Development Engineer salaries and benefits at Zoom Communications .

How happy are Software Development Engineer professionals working at Zoom Communications?

58% of Software Development Engineer employees at Zoom Communications would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 111% in the past 12 months. Software Development Engineer professionals have also rated Zoom Communications with a 3.9 rating for work-life-balance, 3.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.4 rating for culture and values and 3.2 rating for career opportunities.

What Zoom Communications locations are top rated by Software Development Engineer employees?

San Jose is the top rated Zoom Communications location by Software Development Engineer employees.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Zoom Communications?

Account Executive (295) , Software Engineer (82) , Technical Support Engineer (68) , Sales (54) , Customer Success Manager (36) , Business Development Representative (BDR) (29) , Senior Software Engineer (29) , Account Manager (27) , Devops Engineer (26) , Solutions Engineer (26) , Senior Account Executive (25) , Sales Manager (22) , Online Account Executive (19) , Product Manager (18) , Software Development Engineer (16)

What are the pros of working at Zoom Communications according to real employee reviews?

"Yes the product is great but its the people and the culture that makes all the difference." ((in 272 reviews)); "great benefits and stock options (RSU's)" ((in 192 reviews)); "Most people are great and collaborative." ((in 134 reviews)); "Good work life balance since I started" ((in 86 reviews)); "Pay is good and competitive; generous with promotions." ((in 80 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Zoom Communications according to real employee reviews?

"Constant layoffs" ((in 51 reviews)); "No 401k match but that's it" ((in 20 reviews)); ""Long hours and unpredictability in the beginning when you get used to the culture"" ((in 19 reviews)); "Career growth" ((in 10 reviews))

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Zoom Communications Software Development Engineer reviews

3.8

58% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Eric S. Yuan

87% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Senior management

Software Development Engineer employees have rated Zoom Communications with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Development Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Zoom Communications is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Development Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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16 reviews

3.0

Apr 12, 2026

Doom Loop

Software development engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Native C++ client Bar is low for being a domain expert - knowledge the average Silicon Valley engineer should have is somehow in short supply there, so it's easier to stand out Pay was OK, while it lasted

Cons

Repeated rounds of layoffs, with departed colleagues' work being heaped on those remaining, left everyone miserable and stressed and just waiting for when our turn is next. My boss actually announced development was shifting to "startup mode", and when I asked if that means more upside or flexibility or equity or any of the other reasons you may choose a startup over a large established company, the answer was, "no, just more work" (!?!) Serious culture and power divide between overseas and California based development teams. Zero career growth investment in employees; no training or conferences except those offered by Zoom. Fired entire DEI team CEO attended Melania's movie premier

Zoom Communications Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective. We understand how changes in leadership and hiring approaches can significantly impact team dynamics and overall culture. Your feedback highlights the importance of internal mobility, leadership alignment, and ensuring that employee voices are heard across regions. We appreciate you taking the time to provide such detailed and candid feedback, and we appreciate the positives you found during your time. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Mar 5, 2026

good company but not much promotion

Software development engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible day off and mostly friendly teammates and good benefits

Cons

no promotion or raise in salary after years and continuous layoff throughout and also not a lot of opportunities to grow your career

Zoom Communications Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your contributions over several years. It’s great to hear that you valued the flexibility, supportive teammates, and benefits during your time at Zoom. We also understand how important career growth and progression are, especially over a longer tenure. We appreciate you sharing your perspective.

5.0

Jan 7, 2026

Good company

Software development engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture isn't toxic Workload isn't overbearing Being remote provides much flexibility Good benefits Decent transparency

Cons

Benefits have fluctuated International collaboration can be difficult

Zoom Communications Response

4mo

Thank you for your review. It’s great to hear that the culture, flexibility, and transparency at Zoom have contributed to a positive experience for you. International collaboration can naturally bring challenges with time zones and coordination, and your feedback helps highlight areas where ongoing support can make distributed teamwork even more effective.

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