MetLife

43,000 Total Employees

Year Founded: 1868

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What's It Like to Work at MetLife?

Updated on August 31, 2026

MetLife Employee Perspectives

In my role, the work we do isn’t just about writing code; it’s about solving real-world problems and helping our customers. That’s why my work feels meaningful: I’m building tools that genuinely make people’s lives easier.

Jing Huang, Software Platform Engineer

From the article: Jing’s Journey: Jumpstarting a Tech Career at MetLife

I would say the greatest benefit of working on the development team here is being on a diverse team with members from very different geographic locations, ethnic backgrounds and technical backgrounds. You really can learn a lot from those different perspectives.

Dan Xiao, Principal Software Engineer

From the article: MetLife Development Team Career Growth: Putting Diversity, Learning and Soccer at the Center of Its Digital Transformation

At MetLife, you’ll have the chance to work on high-impact projects and grow professionally while contributing to a mission that truly matters. If you’re passionate about protecting what matters and eager to grow, this is the place to be.

Sean, Cybersecurity Leader

From the article: Safeguarding the Future: A Look Inside MetLife’s Global Cybersecurity Team

The work I do permeates across the entire company. It’s amazing to know the impact of my work every day.

Mei, Technology Intern

From the article: Inside MetLife’s Tech Internships: Stories from Early Career Innovators

MetLife Employee Reviews

Inclusivity is critical to a healthy team, and I believe MetLife's focus on diversity and inclusion helps us serve our customers better. Ensuring all voices are heard leads to the highest level of innovation and process improvement.

Chelsea, Senior Threat Response Engineer

Joining MetLife means you will be surrounded by promoters of change, and leaders who are passionate about your personal and professional growth goals.

Nick, Assistant Vice President, Developer Platforms

We've been around for over 150+ years, operate in 40+ countries, and have a deep commitment to innovation. I get to come to work every day to further the foundation that MetLife has built and positively impact customers across the world- how awesome is that?

Naren, AVP, Business Analytics

I find the work here very rewarding. I have my own playground to grow my skills, and I get to serve with purpose for our customers at the same time. I feel lucky to be a part of this movement.

Laura, Director, Artificial Intelligence

The key to success when joining our team is embracing change and coupling it with a willingness to reimagine what's possible. The wants and needs of the customer are constantly changing. Our strategy revolves around meeting customers where they are and recognizing that the last best experience anywhere, is the next expected experience everywhere.

Bill, EVP & Head of Global Technology and Operations

What People Are Saying About MetLife

Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive health, retirement, and well‑being programs include medical, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) matching alongside a pension, paid parental leave, EAP access, and caregiver supports with extras like legal services. Paid time off and flexibility options further strengthen the total rewards package.
Work-Life Balance: A structured hybrid model (often three in‑office days) with additional virtual flex days and role‑dependent virtual options supports balance for many employees. While cadence can vary by team and location, flexibility is a stated design principle.
Recognition: Repeated inclusion on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For and Great Place to Work certifications across markets signal a widely recognized culture of trust and inclusion. Accolades for MetLife Investment Management further reinforce employer reputation.