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Great Benefits, Layoff Fear

Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 6 years
October 9, 2025
Seattle, Washington
3.0
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Good benefits, generous parental leave policy, and unlimited Vacation Time Off. Fantastic severance package.

Cons

Nearly constant fear of layoffs, which they refer to as "Limited Restructuring." Beware any talk of a "reorg."

Additional Ratings

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

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