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      4.0

      73% would recommend to a friend

      (1,000 total reviews)
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      Chuck Robbins

      74% approve of CEO

      67% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Cisco with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,000 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Cisco is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      1K reviews
      5.0
      Dec 15, 2025

      Great Culture

      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Collabarative and Innovative company where lots of oppartunity to grow.

      Cons

      I dont have anything to say

      4.0
      Nov 20, 2025

      Good company

      Senior software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Strong engineering culture: Cisco invests heavily in network, security, and distributed-systems expertise, giving engineers exposure to large-scale, mission-critical products. Excellent work–life balance: Compared to many big tech companies, Cisco is known for predictable hours and supportive management. Stability and long-term career growth: As a mature company, Cisco provides stable employment, internal mobility, and many opportunities for certifications and learning. Global impact: Products you build are used by millions of users and thousands of enterprises worldwide.

      Cons

      Heavy bureaucracy: Decision-making can involve multiple layers of management, which may reduce agility. Legacy systems: Engineers may spend significant time maintaining or modernizing older infrastructure.

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