Do not recommend - Senior Software Engineer Cognizant Employee Review

1.0
Feb 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- remote work - azure/aws/gcp certifications - 26 days PTO

Cons

- no promotion possibility (promotions are based on demand not on performance and achievements) - below industry average wages - 1-1.5% per year or no hikes for the last 3 years (1.8% for top performers) - no performance bonuses - lack of transparency in the yearly evaluation process, the ratings are “adjusted” by the management after sent for final approval - they expect you to overachieve without any incentive from their part - micro management and toxic work environment on some projects

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5.0
Apr 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Cognizant can be a great place to work at. You have to be self-motivated and driven. You won't often be given a script on how to do your job well. But if you are willing to search for new opportunities, you will find success.

Cons

Just like many other tech companies, layoffs are happening all the time. This often brings many projects to a complete halt. Management never communicates when someone is laid off. And when they are laid off, they often never back fill positions, leaving existing team members working the equivalent of three jobs at once. Most teams there are skeleton crews, ensuring that they cannot reach their full potential.

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