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SEP

SEP

Review
★9.6/10
🇺🇸 Carmel, Indiana, United States·50 - 249 employees·Est. 1988·Reviewed Jul 2026

Employee-owned custom software development company solving high-stakes engineering challenges

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Best For
Enterprises needing mission-critical, high-reliability custom software development
Hourly Rate
$150-199/hr
40% above the $125/hr median for software agencies in United States
Min. Project
$50K+
Industries
Defense, Healthcare, Manufacturing
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Clients

AllegionBlackboardForum Credit UnionLidsValeo

About SEP

SEP (Software Engineering Professionals) is a custom software development company founded in 1988 by four Rose-Hulman graduates in Carmel, Indiana. With nearly 150 employee-owners, SEP specializes in high cost-of-failure software engagements, building mission-critical systems for Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies. Their 100% employee-owned (ESOP) structure and award-winning culture have earned them consistent Top Workplaces and Best Place to Work in Indiana recognition.

Who SEP Is Best For

SEP works best for Defense, Healthcare companies that need Custom Software Development and Product Design. With minimum project size of $50K+, hourly rates of $150-199/hr, they are accessible to mid-market companies with established budgets. Based in Carmel, IN, their primary differentiator is 100% employee-owned (esop).

Why Choose SEP

100% employee-owned (ESOP)
35+ years in business
Fortune 500 client base
High cost-of-failure specialization
Multiple Top Workplace awards

Things to Consider

At $150-199/hr, costs can add up quickly for extended engagements or complex projects
Minimum project size of $50K+ puts them out of reach for startups or small businesses with limited budgets
Limited publicly available case studies make it difficult to verify performance benchmarks before committing to an engagement

SEP Services

Custom Software DevelopmentProduct DesignMobile App DevelopmentData EngineeringCloud ArchitectureEmbedded Systems

Selected Work

Full-Stack Development Supports Ag Dealers in Customer Service

Full-Stack Development Supports Ag Dealers in Customer Service

An agricultural equipment manufacturer’s dealer web app wasn’t keeping up. Low satisfaction scores, missing features, and no clear product vision for the future. We helped them fix all three.

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AI-Native App Modernization at a Fraction of the Cost

AI-Native App Modernization at a Fraction of the Cost

FORUM Credit Union

SEP originally built FORUM Credit Union’s cross-platform mobile app. Years later, member expectations for native iOS and Android experiences outgrew what the architecture could support. FORUM once again turned to SEP.

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A Cross-Platform Mobile App for Continuous Glucose Monitoring

A Cross-Platform Mobile App for Continuous Glucose Monitoring

People managing diabetes need reliable, real-time access to their glucose data. We partnered with a global biotech company to build the mobile app that makes their CGM work.

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Reviews from Google

★4.4/5 (21)
★ 5/5· 11 months ago

Beautiful facility. Great space for large groups.

★ 5/5· a year ago

Top shelf custom software engineering firm.

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