NOT immigrant friendly - Analytics Consultant FICO Employee Review

1.0
Feb 13, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Exposure to many clients. Close to home if you live nearby work life balance is good for most people, though not everyone

Cons

Snail legal (both business and immigration). It's almost impossible to get a green cards thru FICO. They claim they sponsor green cards just to trick you to join, then suddenly bring out company rules that you never heard of during the hiring process to say that you have to wait in internal lines, which does not have an expected wait time at all. It's common to wait 3-4 years or even longer. Very last-century technology. As most old companies, they are slow to innovate if at all. People all APPEAR very friendly, but when you need them, you realized that they are really just all for themselves. The groups are in silo. I don't sense a collaborative culture or a common goal among employees. Poor health insurance. the lowest deductible is $3000-5000 (depending on individual or family)

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Cons

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4.0
Jan 24, 2026
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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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