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

Software Developer professionals working at Airbus have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 127 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Airbus employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Airbus now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Airbus .

Does Airbus pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Airbus with 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 127 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Airbus.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Airbus?

79% of Software Developer employees at Airbus would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 7% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Airbus with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 3.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Airbus?

Engineer (253) , Intern (195) , Project Manager (155) , Software Engineer (151) , Internship (135) , Systems Engineer (102) , Ingénieur (76) , Stagiaire (76) , Manager (71) , Ingénieur Stagiaire (68) , Data Scientist (56) , Werkstudent (53) , Manufacturing Engineer (51) , Associate Engineer (46) , Stress Engineer (43)

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

"Good work life balance is good" ((in 366 reviews)); "Good benefits and wlb for employees" ((in 214 reviews)); "Great team and people!" ((in 210 reviews)); "With the benefits of large companies that does not have to cut many costs (Good salaries and perks)." ((in 203 reviews)); "Good culture and people." ((in 170 reviews))

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

"Poor management of employees causes punishment of the whole team whether you’re competent in your job or not" ((in 192 reviews)); "Bad managers who have no technical knowledge" ((in 45 reviews)); "Lack of Communication and can get a bit repetitive" ((in 35 reviews)); "Poor leadership in the working force." ((in 22 reviews)); "Too much office politics Not much room to grow career" ((in 18 reviews))

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4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(127 total reviews)

Guillaume Faury

97% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

Software Developer employees have rated Airbus with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 127 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Airbus is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Luft- & Raumfahrt, Verteidigung industry (3.6 stars).

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127 reviews

4.0

Aug 15, 2025

Good work, Poor pay

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Aviation is evergreen a sector with great job security. Airbus has a great company culture with a lot of scope for cross-collaboration and exploring new opportunities to grow out of your domain.

Cons

Poor pay, too many meetings (in case you want to actually build something), lack of managers who understand software and software delivery.

4.0

Aug 4, 2025

Good

Developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good team, good location, good pay

Cons

mostly in person, remote not offered

5.0

Jul 14, 2025

Flexible and secure workplace, ideal for long-term careers

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1.Excellent work-life balance — very few late nights or weekend work. 2.Flexible working hours — accommodating to personal needs. 3.Hybrid work culture — combination of remote and in-office work. 4.Onsite opportunities — both temporary and permanent options available in Europe. 5.Job stability — people tend to stay here for many years; it’s a secure and comfortable place. 6.Great for freshers — I joined as a fresher, and it’s been a steady learning journey. 7.Supportive environment — teams are generally helpful and not high-pressure.

Cons

1.Limited tech exposure — you may end up working on the same technology stack for a long time. 2.Slower pace of change — not ideal if you're looking for rapid growth or startup-style innovation. 3.Long-term retention mindset — people often stay here for 10+ years, which sometimes leads to a "retirement company" vibe.

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