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Could be good if you're a full-timer

Hardware Testing Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for less than 1 year
August 31, 2021
San Jose, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Flexible hours. Work from home okay. Nice campus. Free EV charger. Free snacks and coffee.

Cons

So much politics. Contractors are treated as second-class citizens by most managers. Some managers are nice, though. Hectic schedules are common when it's near release, with almost daily meetings and weekend working from home. You can't survive in the Bay Area with their pay after a large bite by the agency. Okay for fresh grads just to get experience. Maybe it's a great place to work for full-timers; at least some get bonuses depending on the BU you are in. Choose your team manager carefully. You don't want to waste your time for some managers who only want to take advantage of you. Saw a few converted to full-time only if you learn fast and work hard on weekends and holidays.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
2.0
Senior Management
1.0

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