Used to be amazing - Now it have been made mediocre by management - Manager FICO Employee Review

2.0
Mar 8, 2011
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Pros

Great People to work with. Good camaraderie. Great exchange of knowledge and information. Good starting point for a fresher out of college.

Cons

Bad compensation policy. Unorganized and short sighted management. Anyone who waves a dollar (promises revenue growth that is) at the CEO is taken into the executive team. No long term thinking. No emphasis on the strong analytics that was the hallmark of Fair Isaac of the past. Only empasis on sales targets and earnings per share. The blame (and hence the layoffs) is passed on to the junior staff (through excuses of cost controls when the management always had a chance to monitor it regularly instead of discovering it right at the end of 2010). Bonuses are a pittance. Most of it being claimed by sales.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jan 24, 2026
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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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