It was ok - Consultant FICO Employee Review

3.0
2 Sept 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company did well financially every year while I was there so I always received my target bonus. Most of the people I worked with were nice, although there were some interesting personalities in the company- a symptom of the industry I suppose. Also on my particular team, I thought work/life balance was good.

Cons

What team you work on in the company definitely impacts your experience. My team lacked innovation and there was virtually zero opportunity for growth. Also merit increases were few and far between- if you're a strong performer you might get a 3% increase every other year. The company also didn't have much of a culture and people seemed to live in fear of making mistakes. Overall, it wasn't a bad place to work, but I think there are better companies out there.

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5.0
6 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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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