Field Support - Fraud - Anonymous employee FICO Employee Review

4.0
Apr 20, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Having the right team is paramount to a successful career at FICO. When you first join, your position will be extremely challenging. It's not for everyone. I have found that when new employees create a support system amoungst their team members, they begin to fit in more quickly and become a viable asset faster than those who do not. As a world leader in analytics, FICO prides itself on hiring intelligent, self-motivated individuals with a desire to grow and succeed. This makes the work satisfying. It makes coming to a work every morning just as rewarding as shutting down on every night.

Cons

FICO employees do not always get the training they need when they need it. This is changing. There is currently a paradigm shift in the value of product education and employee development at FICO. When you first get hired on, it's really up to you to seek out education on the products and services. No-one will hand this to you freely.

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4.0
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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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