Question 1

Does Rafael pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rafael employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rafael. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Rafael?

Accepted Answer

74% of Rafael employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Rafael 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rafael?

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Software Engineer (45), Algorithm Engineer (22), Mechanical Engineer (17), Software Developer (14), Systems Engineer (12), Project Manager (11), Senior Software Engineer (9), Algorithm Developer (8), Team Leader (8), Mechanical Design Engineer (7), Project Management Office (PMO) (7), Computer Vision Engineer (6), Configuration Manager (5), Engineer (5), FPGA Engineer (5)

Question 4

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

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"good people and interesting work" ((in 54 reviews)); "good work / life balance" ((in 39 reviews)); "tier social benefits, job security, and excellent work" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good conditions (except for salary)" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good benefits: Subsidized rides to work, lunch, health package, and more." ((in 5 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Low Salary: The base pay is often disappointing and significantly lower compared to the private sector and the modern tech market." ((in 151 reviews)); "Low pay compared to other jobs in the field." ((in 19 reviews)); "No work from home" ((in 16 reviews)); "Management is awful" ((in 11 reviews)); "Slow pace, very old technology" ((in 10 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Rafael redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Rafael redundancy and their outlook for job security at Rafael in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Rafael locations?

Accepted Answer

London, Hayes

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