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Good work-life balance and teammates, but constant layoffs and low pay compared to the industry

Software Engineer II
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 4 years
July 22, 2025
Austin, Texas
3.0
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Really wonderful teammates throughout the world (of course, this depends on your team, but I had a wonderful experience), including managers and seniors.

Work-life balance was great.

Everyone was very good at helping each other.

Cons

Layoffs and low pay compared to the rest of the industry in the US.

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
2.0
Senior Management
5.0

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