Is KBR a good company to work for as a Software Engineer?

Software Engineer professionals working at KBR have rated their employer with 3.8 out of 5 stars in 34 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of KBR employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Engineer Jobs at KBR now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Engineer interview questions at KBR .

Does KBR pay Software Engineer employees well?

Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at KBR with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 34 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 14.1% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Engineer salaries and benefits at KBR .

How happy are Software Engineer professionals working at KBR?

30% of Software Engineer employees at KBR would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 56% in the past 12 months. Software Engineer professionals have also rated KBR with a 3.7 rating for work-life-balance, 2.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.7 rating for culture and values and 2.7 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at KBR?

Engineer (78) , Project Manager (69) , Systems Engineer (49) , Technical Professional (37) , Process Engineer (33) , Software Engineer (32) , Logistics Coordinator (27) , Technical Advisor (26) , Associate Technical Professional (25) , Manager (25) , Project Engineer (22) , Accountant (19) , Administrative Assistant (19) , Mechanical Engineer (18) , Operations Coordinator (18)

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

"As a major govt contractor pay is good in hazard areas in Middle East specifically." ((in 235 reviews)); "Good Benefits and very professional" ((in 230 reviews)); "The people are great and willing to hear your ideas and try new ways of doing things." ((in 210 reviews)); "Good working hours and work/life balance" ((in 116 reviews)); "hybrid work environment along with good salary" ((in 109 reviews))

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

"Management is poor and the follow up with HR is poor." ((in 127 reviews)); "Bureaucratic upper management and totally disconnected with what they aspire for the company." ((in 42 reviews)); "No leadership at the management level." ((in 37 reviews)); "Long hours and lack of resources" ((in 34 reviews)); "No bonuses for hard work" ((in 33 reviews))

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3.8

30% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

Stuart J. B. Bradie

98% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Diversity & inclusion

2.6

Senior management

Software Engineer employees have rated KBR with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 34 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. KBR is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Aeroespaço e defesa industry (3.6 stars).

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34 reviews

4.0

May 15, 2026

Great work culture with friendly coworkers

Software engineer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture. Working with cool people

Cons

Nothing that I can think of.

KBR Response

We appreciate your feedback on our work culture and we're glad you're enjoying your time at KBR!

4.0

Apr 14, 2026

Decent benefits but uncertain job stability

Software engineer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits 401k match Flex your hours

Cons

Contracts can end, effectively making you job hunt internally and externally

KBR Response

Thank you for your balanced feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

3.0

Jan 21, 2026

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Software developer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Large company, many projects. Decent management.

Cons

Lack of focus on growing business in individual groups, Industry average compensation

KBR Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for highlighting the benefits of working at KBR. We’re proud of the opportunities our global portfolio provides and the leaders who support our teams every day. We appreciate your candid feedback regarding business growth at the group level and compensation. We regularly benchmark our total rewards against industry data to remain competitive and to recognize performance. Your feedback helps us continue to assess where adjustments may be needed. Thank you again for your thoughtful review.

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