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Not Consistent Experience

Tech Lead
Former Employee
Worked at Cisco for 20 years
June 5, 2025
San Jose, California
3.0
RecommendsDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Great work-life balance.

My last team was exceptional, but this experience is so inconsistent across teams (like any big company, I guess).

So, getting into the right team/BU is important. Do your homework well.

Cons

Bureaucracy, team-dependent experience, which can be awful.

Advice to Management

Transparency

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
5.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
4.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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