Nielsen Software Developer reviews

2.9

35% would recommend to a friend

(150 total reviews)

Karthik Rao

Not enough data to show CEO approval

16% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Nielsen with 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 150 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an average working experience there. Nielsen is rated 25% below average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

150 reviews
4.0
Mar 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Works with many international clients in media and market research. Good exposure to data, analytics, and large-scale systems.

Cons

Salary growth can be slower compared to some product companies. Some teams still use older technologies.

3.0
Mar 4, 2026

Not the best

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good office, culture and benefits

Cons

High Politics. Low job security

1.0
Feb 16, 2026

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Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are no significant positives that stood out during my time here...

Cons

Poor work-ife balance, noticeable favoritism, internal politics and slow growth in both compensation and learning...not ideal for career progression..

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