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Solid place to grow

Software Architect
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 6 years
October 18, 2025
Zürich, Switzerland
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEO
Pros

Strong brand and tech.

Smart, helpful coworkers.

Good pay and bonuses.

Great benefits package.

Flexible, remote-friendly work.

Solid work-life balance.

Lots of training resources.

Clear career paths/mobility.

Big, global impact projects.

Supportive employee networks (ERGs).

Time off for volunteering.

Stable company, long-term focus.

Cons

Heavy processes and bureaucracy.

Slow decisions; many meetings.

Frequent reorgs and shifting priorities.

Promotions can be slow.

Rigid pay bands vs. market.

Stock growth not hyper.

Silos; cross-team alignment is hard.

Legacy tools/systems linger.

Lots of compliance/admin work.

Big-company politics.

Hard to drive change quickly.

Travel/procurement approvals are slow.

Advice to Management

Cut bureaucracy; speed decisions.

Clarify strategy after reorganizations.

Reward individual contributor impact, not just titles.

Streamline meetings; protect focus time.

Modernize tools; retire legacy systems.

Simplify procurement and approvals.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
5.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
5.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
4.0

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