Great pay, not a very well run company. - Consultant II FICO Employee Review

3.0
22 July 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Good compensation & benefits, plenty of smart people work there. Pretty flexible work in the consulting practice. Reasonable work/life balance.

Cons

Rapidly changing structure, little static about the company at all, new vision statements come out regularly, and just rampant change on all levels. The San Rafael office is half administrative staff who have been there for a very long time and work at an easy pace, whereas the other half is a roster of rapidly changing players who seem unable to weave their collective intellect, creativity and acumen into any valuable cohesive fabric destined for success. The bunch of independent managers here don't make a great team.

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5.0
6 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Salary, work life balance, people

Cons

Nothing much to say, all good

4.0
24 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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