Principal Financial Group

Software Engineer at Principal - Software Engineer Principal Financial Group Employee Review

4.0

6 Mar 2024

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Principal is a good place to get started. - Direct team was nice and helpful when asking questions - Plenty of work. - Flexible work environment.

Cons

- No raise - Base pay seems lower compared to other companies.

5.0

2 Jul 2026

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great worklife balance and flexible hours

Cons

Not top end in pay within the industry

Principal Financial Group Response

We appreciate your feedback! Hearing that you felt supported reinforces what we're proud of—the strong community we've built together.

3.0

8 Jul 2026

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to start a career. You can legitamitely move throughout the company starting with this role.

Cons

Bad contact center environment. Back to back calls every day. They only discuss call times and never what leads to the numbers.

Principal Financial Group Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. Your feedback plays a vital role in helping us improve as an employer.