Cognizant Software Developer reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(4,721 total reviews)
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Ravi Kumar S

58% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Cognizant with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 4,721 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a good working experience there. Cognizant is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Company is good work culture

Cons

You won’t get promoted in time

4.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is good Projects are good

Cons

Slower salary growth compared to product companies

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Cognizant Response
1w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you found a good work life balance and had the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, as these are important aspects of sustaining long term engagement. We also understand your concern about slower salary growth compared to product companies. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair while balancing market trends, role scope and business priorities. Your feedback highlights how compensation growth plays a key role in overall satisfaction, especially over time. Perspectives like yours help inform ongoing discussions as we continue refining how we recognise and reward our associates.
5.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

for entry level it pays less but those who are lateral they get good hikes

Cons

sometimes you won't be able to work based on your skills it totally depends on project

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Cognizant Response
1w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We appreciate you highlighting the balance in pay practices between entry level roles and lateral hires, as well as sharing how project exposure has shaped your journey. We also understand your concern about work not always aligning with your skills due to project requirements. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair. We also want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we run regular surveys where associates can share feedback on project alignment, growth opportunities and overall support. These insights are reviewed seriously and help guide improvements. Your feedback helps highlight where better alignment and transparency can make a real difference.
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