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

Software Developer professionals working at CGI have rated their employer with 3.7 out of 5 stars in 2,409 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of CGI employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at CGI now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at CGI .

Does CGI pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CGI with 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 2,409 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 3.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at CGI.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CGI?

Software Engineer (2098) , Consultant (1537) , Senior Consultant (1416) , Senior Software Engineer (1098) , Business Analyst (535) , Lead Analyst (451) , Associate Software Engineer (447) , Software Developer (432) , IT Consultant (293) , Director (236) , Project Manager (219) , Associate Consultant (170) , Systems Engineer (155) , Manager (124) , Senior Business Analyst (110)

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

"1. Good work life balance: usually can get off work on time and no calls on weekends." ((in 2157 reviews)); "Good benefits and easy to get onto service desk for a first step into an IT career" ((in 774 reviews)); "The people that you work closely with are often great people and fun to be around." ((in 729 reviews)); "Working from home often is a very good culture and allows me to be more flexible." ((in 713 reviews)); "Work culture is good........you don't need to sit on desk for 9 hours." ((in 597 reviews))

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

"Low salary for the average technical positions (developers and IT consultants) compared to other similar companies in Lisbon." ((in 1154 reviews)); "Management is poor and not communicate very well to employees" ((in 776 reviews)); "No structured salary for different job groups Pay scale is low as compared to other organizations in market" ((in 573 reviews)); "but if you are under a bad manager then your hikes will not be good." ((in 333 reviews)); "No training And development plan" ((in 186 reviews))

CGI Software Developer reviews

3.7

74% would recommend to a friend

(2,409 total reviews)

François Boulanger

80% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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Software Developer employees have rated CGI with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,409 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. CGI is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Management & Beratung industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Mar 17, 2026

Good company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work-life balance is generally good, though it can vary depending on the project. Monthly team integrations are a nice touch, and the benefits package is comprehensive and competitive.

Cons

Growth can be slow and often depends heavily on the project and manager you’re assigned to. As with many large organizations, salary progression typically requires demonstrating initiative, such as earning certifications, completing courses, and consistently going the extra mile.

4.0

Mar 13, 2026

Good company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture, free dinner, free cab facility, long term projects.

Cons

No cons, the growth may be slow but depends on project and manager you get.

4.0

Mar 12, 2026

Good overall

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning and good projects to implement

Cons

Work pressure might go up sometimes

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