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Chill and Easy; great management cushion

Software Engineer 4
Current Employee
Has worked at Cisco for 2 years
September 29, 2025
Bengaluru, Karnataka
4.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  • Super chill (depends on department, I hear).
  • The managers I have encountered plan things in such a way that there is minimal pressure on the engineers.
  • Workload is appropriately managed.
  • Annual shutdown that covers Christmas and New Year.
  • Great interconnected IT systems (you can find a lot of resources and KT material).
Cons

You might atrophy your skills if you aren't self-motivated.

Wikis migrate too often, and one can end up with dead links.

The managers can shield you from some information and decisions that float above them.

Advice to Management

Beyond my abilities to do that, let them do what they do best.

Additional Ratings

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

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