Act local think global - Manager FICO Employee Review

4.0
Oct 18, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I joined FICO through an acquisition. At first I was a little anxious of what effects this decision would have on our local team but after two years of FICO experience I am absolutely convinced of my new Company. FICO does a great job integrating new colleagues and creating a trustful environment. My feeling: Employees are very important to FICO and the company does everything to make them comfortable. Tasks are also very interesting and a challenge in an international environment where Teams don´t necessarily sit together but are spread all over the Globe. Great experience!

Cons

Everywhere that you work are some issues you have to deal with, but I cannot think of anything that would make the FICO experience negative at all.

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5.0
Mar 6, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Salary, work life balance, people

Cons

Nothing much to say, all good

4.0
Jan 24, 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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