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Now a Median Company to Work For

Software Engineer-III
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 6 years
October 3, 2019
San Jose, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Good company to work with after a couple of years at the start of your career.

Will have more development opportunities depending on your team and the work they contribute to the company.

Has good work-life balance; it's flexible in this aspect.

Good health insurance options and 401K match.

Cons

No clarity on bonus and promotions. It will take a few years for them, and there will be a minimal hike in salary.

Managers have absolute control of your career; HR is non-existent.

Compensation is still below industry standards.

There are lots of politics inside the teams, which is frustrating for employees as they don't get a chance to work on areas where their interest lies.

Lay-offs happen twice a year.

Advice to Management

Appreciate your employees and reward them aptly. Increase salaries to industry standard. Make hike/promotion pointers very clear so that employees can follow them and be successful in aiming for their hike/promotion.

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