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Politically inbred kleptocracy, but most individual people are great

Principal Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Cisco for less than 1 year
September 12, 2023
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Great people, amazing customer and partner ecosystem.

Cons

Politically inbred kleptocracy. The culture specializes in various theatrical productions, namely innovation theater and engineering theater.

Advice to Management

The sales teams are doing a great job, and the money-making, cash cow part of the business is exemplary.

The innovation and R&D aspects are letting you down. The DE/Fellow community has become the innovation-blocking community.

Chosen for their network expertise, they are relied upon for technical expertise where they have no experience or talent. This group is expected to bring innovation to Cisco but instead only helps to redistribute merit and block any real innovation.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
2.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
1.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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