Good benefits overshadowed by toxic political culture - Software Engineer Cisco Systems Employee Review

3.0
14 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits: PTO, gym membership, Quarterly "Day for Me"

Cons

Toxic Political Culture. Micro management with constantly changing requirements and expectations

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good WLB Amazing incentives Good HealthCare

Cons

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4.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

strong team supportive culture good work/life balance reasonable expectations accept constructive feedback at all levels take care of their employees lots of included benefits

Cons

only United Healthcare for 48 states regular reorganizations mixture of backend systems "Unlimited PTO" sales teams are spread thin versus prior employers some products are not getting enough development cycles to stay on top

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