Pay is lower for entry-level, but good hikes for laterals - Software Engineer Cognizant Employee Review

Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We appreciate you highlighting the balance in pay practices between entry level roles and lateral hires, as well as sharing how project exposure has shaped your journey. We also understand your concern about work not always aligning with your skills due to project requirements. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair. We also want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we run regular surveys where associates can share feedback on project alignment, growth opportunities and overall support. These insights are reviewed seriously and help guide improvements. Your feedback helps highlight where better alignment and transparency can make a real difference.