Pros: Lots of project jumping around. It could be a career killer, jumping stacks and never becoming an expert in anything.

Cons: They are always laying people off.

Pros: Every single person I have met thus far, even the individuals I randomly bump into, have been great to work with. I have been treated with respect from everyone since day one. My department is granted great flexibility on how we develop our internal tools and applications. Several of the buildings have been remodeled, each with their own theme. For example, one has an African theme while another has a Nepal theme. It's nice to see them mix things up on the interior design with different cultures, furniture, and designs. The VTA train goes through the entire campus, making it easy to commute. There are all kinds of exciting events and conventions to attend throughout the year, such as developer conferences, bootcamps, and more. Food is good. Sometimes it's hit or miss, but in general, it is quite good. It's super diverse. You'll work with people from around the world here. It's mature. Most people here are on the older spectrum. This is good if you don't want to work with a bunch of fresh college grads. I enjoy the Cisco Beats. It's great to see what the CEO has to say, what Cisco has been working on, and what values they strive for. It's also good to see how they are always aiming to improve the culture.

Cons: - Lower pay. - No dinner. No snacks if your department doesn't allocate a budget for it. It can be difficult working late nights without something to eat. - Lack of upward mobility.

Pros: I have a lot of latitude in how to do my job--I don't have to use processes or tools that aren't optimal because that is policy. Cisco is also really supportive of parents; I never get flak about working at home or leaving early to care for my son.

Cons: It's so big that nothing happens quickly. Also, you can go years without a raise.