Shell reviews

3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(13,630 total reviews)
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Wael Sawan

63% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Shell has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 13,630 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Shell employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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14K reviews
5.0
Oct 2, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance is really good, Caring and inclusive people in the organisation. Good compensation and working environment.

Cons

Career growth and promotions are very slow.

5.0
Oct 1, 2025

Great Place to Work

Recommend
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Pros

Competitive salary & allowances, annual bonus, autonomy

Cons

Frequent restructuring occurs (job security)

5.0
Oct 1, 2025

Sr. Architect Shell

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Strategic Impact & Visibility You get to shape Shell’s digital transformation by aligning data architecture with business strategy — especially across AI, sustainability, and energy transition initiatives. Access to Global Platforms & Talent Shell’s scale offers exposure to cutting-edge platforms (e.g., Azure, Snowflake, Palantir) and collaboration with top-tier data professionals across geographies. Strong Governance & Frameworks Shell’s mature EA and DTO practices provide structured environments for data stewardship, lineage, and compliance — ideal for driving enterprise-grade solutions.

Cons

❌ Cons Complex Stakeholder Landscape Navigating multiple layers of business, IT, and governance stakeholders can slow down decision-making and dilute architectural influence. Legacy System Constraints Despite modernization efforts, legacy platforms and fragmented data ownership can limit agility and innovation in certain domains. Role Ambiguity Across Functions Overlap between architects, data managers, and delivery leads can create confusion in accountability and dilute architectural authority.

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