Is Johnson Controls a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Johnson Controls have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 182 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Johnson Controls employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Johnson Controls now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Johnson Controls .

Does Johnson Controls pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Johnson Controls with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 182 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Johnson Controls.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Johnson Controls?

78% of Software Developer employees at Johnson Controls would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 6% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Johnson Controls with a 4.0 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Johnson Controls?

Project Manager (205) , Software Engineer (158) , Manager (150) , Account Executive (137) , Engineer (124) , Sales Engineer (115) , Assistant Manager (92) , Sales Representative (92) , Senior Software Engineer (89) , Intern (87) , Sales Manager (85) , Sales (84) , Project Engineer (76) , Director (71) , Design Engineer (64)

Johnson Controls Software Developer reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(182 total reviews)

Joakim Weidemanis

100% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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Software Developer employees have rated Johnson Controls with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 182 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Johnson Controls is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

182 reviews

3.0

Mar 6, 2026

good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work culture is good. work-life balance.

Cons

There are not many changes required

Johnson Controls Response

3mo

Thank you for your review as a Software Engineer. We strive to provide our employees with everything they need to maintain a positive work-life balance and we’re glad you’re able to enjoy this.

4.0

Jan 22, 2026

Good company

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work.Good team dynamnics and learning opportunities.

Cons

More flexibility and maybe work from home opportunities.

Johnson Controls Response

5mo

Thank you so much for sharing your experience as a Software Developer with Johnson Controls. Your input will help us in our mission to foster the best possible workplace for our teammates.

4.0

Jan 6, 2026

Good place to learn and work with flexible culture

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work-life balance with flexible scheduling. Supportive teams; collaborative work culture in many departments. Decent benefits and structured internal processes. Valuable exposure to global teams/operations. Good starting point for early careers or skill development.

Cons

Salaries and increments often below industry benchmarks. Management decisions and leadership quality vary by team.

Johnson Controls Response

5mo

Thank you for your review as a Software Engineer. Having management that is engaged, responsive and supportive makes all the difference in your career satisfaction. Also, please know that we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports the well-being of our employees and their families. Your honest feedback will help us evaluate and enhance our offerings to ensure they fully meet the needs of our employees.

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