Cognizant reviews

3.6

69% would recommend to a friend

(120,723 total reviews)
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Ravi Kumar S

61% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Cognizant has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 120,723 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cognizant employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.7 stars).

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121K reviews
3.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent place to start your career

Cons

Lack of communication (until the last minute) when being released

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you found Cognizant to be a decent place to start your career, as early exposure and foundational experience are important at the beginning of a professional journey. We also understand your concern about last minute communication when being released from a project. We want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we conduct regular surveys where associates can share feedback on communication, leadership alignment and transparency. These inputs are reviewed carefully by our HR teams and leadership to help improve consistency and timely updates. Your feedback highlights how important clear and proactive communication is, especially during transitions. Insights like yours help us identify where processes need to be strengthened.
5.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good Learning Opportunity for software developers

Cons

Limited scope to implement new technology

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you found strong learning opportunities for software developers, as building skills and growing technical capability are important parts of the experience we aim to provide. We also understand your concern about having limited scope to implement new technologies in day to day project work. We recognise how important hands on application is for developers, and feedback like this helps highlight where stronger alignment between learning and real world implementation is needed. Your perspective offers valuable insight into how development roles can be made more fulfilling and impactful. Inputs like yours help guide improvements as we continue evolving our project environments and growth opportunities.
5.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Hiring process is fast and easy to apply

Cons

Workspace is out dated and equipment People in my department is not friendly

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We appreciate you calling out the fast and smooth hiring process, as creating an accessible and efficient application journey is important for candidates. We are sorry to hear about your experience with the workspace, equipment and team interactions. We want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we run regular surveys where associates can share feedback on facilities, collaboration and team culture. These insights are reviewed seriously by our HR teams and leadership to help address gaps and improve everyday experiences. Your feedback highlights how environment and team dynamics can strongly influence early impressions. Sharing this perspective helps us focus on areas that need attention as we continue improving the workplace experience.
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