Is CAE a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at CAE have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 142 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of CAE employees being 3.8 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at CAE now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at CAE .

Does CAE pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CAE with 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 142 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 14.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at CAE.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at CAE?

58% of Software Developer employees at CAE would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 3% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated CAE with a 3.9 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 3.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CAE?

Software Developer (101) , Software Engineer (80) , Integration Specialist (58) , Project Manager (48) , Manager (41) , Systems Software Specialist (31) , Instructor (26) , Simulator Technician (25) , Software Systems Specialist (20) , Engineer (19) , Senior Software Engineer (19) , Flight Instructor (16) , Intern (16) , Flight Simulator Technician (15) , Mechanical Designer (14)

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

"The people are great and professional." ((in 164 reviews)); "good benefits for employees and hybrid work" ((in 130 reviews)); "Flexible hours with California Fridays (Friday afternoon off when the hours been done during the week)" ((in 59 reviews)); "Good culture and people to work with" ((in 59 reviews)); "Work remote partially great team" ((in 56 reviews))

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

"low pay and not much growth" ((in 57 reviews)); "Layoffs are frequent" ((in 46 reviews)); "Managers don't like if you don't do overtime on weekly basis." ((in 40 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 36 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 22 reviews))

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CAE Software Developer reviews

3.5

58% would recommend to a friend

(142 total reviews)

Matthew Bromberg

60% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Software Developer I employees have rated CAE with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 142 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer I professionals have a good working experience there. CAE is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer I professionals compared to other employers within the Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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142 reviews

1.0

Sep 12, 2025

Stagnant place

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing good about this place

Cons

Slow moving and stagnant, bad

3.0

Sep 5, 2025

Great Peers and Middle Management, Lackluster Upper Management

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Very smart and seasoned coworkers who care about their work and understand the importance - Middle management cares deeply for the well being and progress of their team members

Cons

- Executive Suite and Upper Management will make wild pivots and budget cuts overnight - Mass layoffs without warning (though one can see the signs)

3.0

Aug 15, 2025

It was a job

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Small team with minimal red tape.

Cons

Seems like they have reduction in force quite often.

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