Worst company ever, whatch out! - Senior Software Engineer Cognizant Employee Review

1.0
Apr 5, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Payroll is 14 day cycle... If that's a good thing

Cons

Antiquated, monolithic, dictatorial, bad IT, bad internal tools They block internet access, you cannot use git over ssh. No aws cli because it's blocked by acl too... No home office, no parking spot unles 'you are important', no paid overtime but still expect you to work 50+ hours a week. No follow up when quitting, no legal process, very bad HR/payroll people.

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5.0
Dec 15, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

1. Supportive leadership that values innovation and collaboration. 2, Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects (e.g., healthcare app redesign, Usage of AI, FHIR integration). 3. Strong focus on professional development and career growth. 4. Flexible work environment with great work-life balance. 5. Inclusive culture that encourages learning and sharing ideas.

Cons

Communication across large teams could be improved as projects scale.

3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Cognizant can be a great place to work at. You have to be self-motivated and driven. You won't often be given a script on how to do your job well. But if you are willing to search for new opportunities, you will find success.

Cons

Just like many other tech companies, layoffs are happening all the time. This often brings many projects to a complete halt. Management never communicates when someone is laid off. And when they are laid off, they often never back fill positions, leaving existing team members working the equivalent of three jobs at once. Most teams there are skeleton crews, ensuring that they cannot reach their full potential.

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