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Large-company feel, mediocre pay, but quite a stable place to work and make a career

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 2 years
April 25, 2014
San Jose, California
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Very intelligent people work in the DCSTG. There's a lot to learn from working with them.

Cons

The employee body is not very diverse. I found it more difficult to find friends than I have elsewhere.

The workplace isn't especially exciting or interesting. The cubes have high walls, muted colors, and hospital lights.

Compensation isn't as good for comparable positions elsewhere.

Advice to Management

Reduce the height of the cube walls so you can see people while you're working. Switch to warmer fluorescent lights (those must exist).

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