good company to work for - Software Engineer Cognizant Employee Review

3.0
Jun 13, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

This is a good company to work for. They are a strong company and get stronger every year. It has a lot of high quality technicel people on staff. The benefits package is very good compared to other companies. They also encourage their employees to lean new skillsets and obtain certifications. The online training / acadamey they have is great. Lots of information for almost any skillset you would like to learn.

Cons

Overall it's a good company. It's a global company with a lot of offshore resources in india. At times the communication barrier is something that can become very frustrating. Also due to the global scope of the company, sometime the time difference for meetings can have you working odd hours.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote role Constant on the job training Get to work with people internationally and in the Eastern US.

Cons

Roles can change all the time and sometimes without warning.

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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