Great Company - poor leadership - Project Management Lead Consultant FICO Employee Review

1.0
Jan 18, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

- Above average pay scale - Exposure to latest analytics technology - Great Holiday cruises

Cons

- Highly stressful environment with no regard for employees - The pay does not justify the long hours and poor work life balance - The second line of leadership is in charge as the first line is mostly traveling and has no visibility to what goes on in his absence - Need "actual" leaders who do not talk about one team member's performance to another - Highly unprofessional environment with the senior manager passing snide and derogatory remarks along with very unprofessional gestures /body language - HR is remote and has no voice. There is no concept of induction to the company. - Employees are left to the mercy of their Manager.

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5.0
Mar 6, 2026
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Pros

Salary, work life balance, people

Cons

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4.0
Jan 24, 2026
Recommend
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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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