Cisco Software Engineer reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(3,623 total reviews)
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Chuck Robbins

78% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Software Engineer || employees have rated Cisco with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,623 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Engineer || professionals have a good working experience there. Cisco is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Engineer || professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0
Jan 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, Monthly site social events, Partial fitness plan reimbursements.

Cons

A high number of layoffs, typically two rounds per year.

3.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company Flexible work life

Cons

Pay needs overhaul More innovative crowd needed

3.0
Jan 14, 2026

Solid WLB

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Chill WLB, stable company. Many offices

Cons

Low growth opportunities, lower pay

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