Some good, some bad. Know what you are getting into - Anonymous employee FICO Employee Review

3.0
26 May 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Rank and file colleagues are helpful to one another. Some very smart people to learn from. Ability to work remote/flexible hours very helpful. Worked on newer, latest technologies - good learning opportunities and experiences if you're in the right groups.

Cons

No raises, despite performance or accomplishments. Difficult to move between groups for career development. Poor work/life balance - worked an awful lot of evenings and weekends to meet deadlines. Global team meant that meetings could be held at 11pm at night and a colleague could be working during the night to collaborate with offshore team members. This occurred too frequently.

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5.0
6 Mar 2026
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Pros

Salary, work life balance, people

Cons

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4.0
24 Jan 2026
Recommend
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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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