Look elsewhere - Anonymous employee FICO Employee Review

2.0
22 Oct 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

In my department work-life balance is relatively good, it's one of those jobs where the actual work you do amounts to about 3 hours out of your 8 hour day. Working remotely now, otherwise I would have given 1 star.

Cons

-Pay below others in the industry -Benefit offerings are subpar and does not set the company apart from others -Little chance for pay raises and they are small if you do receive one -Health insurance is terrible, the most expensive individual plan still has a $2700 deductible and barely covers anything until you meet that -Promotions in my department are pretty much non-existent -Company prioritizes cutting costs which of course falls onto the shoulders of everyone except for shareholders -Frequent layoffs -Always told to ask questions but the responses I always receive indicate I should have known the answer already

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5.0
6 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Salary, work life balance, people

Cons

Nothing much to say, all good

4.0
24 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

FICO is a great place to work as a software engineer. I had a very positive experience collaborating with smart, thoughtful teammates on technically interesting problems that have real-world impact at scale. The engineering culture values code quality, thoughtful design, and pragmatic decision-making over hype. Leadership was supportive, expectations were clear, and there was a strong emphasis on ownership and accountability. Overall, it’s an excellent environment for engineers who enjoy working on meaningful systems in a stable, well-run organization.

Cons

Slower pace of change compared to startups or high-growth tech companies, which can feel restrictive if you prefer rapid experimentation. Legacy systems and tech debt in parts of the organization that require patience and careful refactoring. Process-heavy at times, with multiple reviews or approvals slowing delivery. Less emphasis on cutting-edge frameworks—the focus is more on stability and correctness than chasing the newest tools.

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