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

Software Developer professionals working at Merck have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 16 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Merck employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Merck now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Merck .

Does Merck pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Merck with 4.1 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 Developer salaries and benefits at Merck .

What are the top reviewed jobs at Merck?

Associate Director (234) , Director (190) , Intern (171) , Senior Scientist (163) , Sales Representative (117) , Scientist (94) , Senior Specialist (92) , Associate Principal Scientist (91) , Project Manager (88) , Manager (86) , Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative (59) , Associate Specialist (58) , Specialist (55) , Operations Manager (50) , Internship (49)

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

"Benefits are good (middle of road for pharma) Great when compared to other industries" ((in 752 reviews)); "There has been some really great people that have worked in Durham but many have left." ((in 508 reviews)); "Working in maintenance the work can have pressure at times but overall has a good work/life balance." ((in 341 reviews)); "Pay was good and the year end bonus was nice." ((in 330 reviews)); "The culture was great and very inclusive" ((in 278 reviews))

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

"Poor management; lack of trust between management and reps" ((in 220 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and reorgs." ((in 142 reviews)); "Merck discovered this ticket and Manager Y and his/her boss called to discuss with me." ((in 109 reviews)); "upper management seems confused; jobs get eliinated" ((in 79 reviews)); "Senior leadership is more concerned with attaining KPIs and schedule adherence than producing a high quality product that the customer expects." ((in 73 reviews))

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4.0

92% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Rob Davis

100% approve of CEO

98% positive business outlook

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Culture & values

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4.1

Senior management

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.1

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Software Developer employees have rated Merck with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Merck is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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16 reviews

3.0

May 19, 2025

Fine Company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy, lots of down time. Not strenuous

Cons

Management changes their decisions all the time.

5.0

Nov 20, 2024

Review

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

alright i guess good money

Cons

hard work man but money

5.0

Jul 8, 2024

good

Software engineer

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong foundation in computer science and engineering principles Hands-on experience with AI, machine learning, and robotics projects Proficient in multiple programming languages and tools Ability to work effectively in dynamic and collaborative team environments Eager to contribute to innovative and groundbreaking projects

Cons

Limited industry experience beyond internships Still in the process of completing my degree Need further exposure to large-scale projects Learning curve for new tools and technologies Seeking opportunities to expand professional network

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