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Boring Tech, Constant Layoffs

Senior Developer Advocate
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 2 years
August 18, 2025
Raleigh, North Carolina
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Pay (at bands)

Generally low stress.

Technology well understood within.

Decent benefits.

Cons

Layoffs all the time.

Boring technology.

More time with internal politics than building.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
4.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
1.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
1.0

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