Good place to learn but don't look for long term - Avis employé Senior Software Engineer FICO

2,0
25 juill. 2014
Recommande
Approbation du PDG
Perspective commerciale

Avantages

- Mid level sized workforce so you know people - Some smart people to work with but many junk as well - Good place to learn technologies

Inconvénients

- No long vision, They have record of product failures which they started at FICO - Most of their product they sell is acquired and not their own. Looks their policy is to buy competitors and sell their product. So you find most of the time supporting the products but this is key to their success. - Believes in frequent layoffs. You never feel safe. Its right strategy from company's perspective. For supporting and bug fixes why do they need high performance developers. - Everything lies in the hand of your manager. If you only work and don't butter your manager you are gone. - Don't expect Bonuses

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5,0
6 mars 2026
Employé (anonyme)
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Approbation du PDG
Perspective commerciale

Avantages

Salary, work life balance, people

Inconvénients

Nothing much to say, all good

4,0
24 janv. 2026
Recommande
Approbation du PDG
Perspective commerciale

Avantages

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.

Inconvénients

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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