Cognizant Associate - Projects (Senior Software Engineer) reviews

3.7

73% would recommend to a friend

(2,686 total reviews)
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Ravi Kumar S

65% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Associate Projects (Senior Software Engineer) employees have rated Cognizant with 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,686 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Projects (Senior Software Engineer) professionals have a good working experience there. Cognizant is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Projects (Senior Software Engineer) professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
4.0
Apr 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. Great opportunity for learning new techs, 2. Multiple MNC projects (mostly US based), 3. Good opportunity to grow,

Cons

1. Salary might differ based on projects or experience, 2. sometimes slow promotion cycle,

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Cognizant Response
2mo
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you found strong learning opportunities, exposure to multiple global projects and a supportive management team, as these are important aspects of career growth at Cognizant. We also understand your concerns around salary variations and slower promotion cycles. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair, and we continue to evaluate growth frameworks to make progression clearer and more transparent. Your balanced feedback helps us reflect on what is working well and where improvements are needed to better support our associates over time. We are focused on strengthening these areas and evolving the experience in a meaningful way.
5.0
Apr 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stable company with good work culture

Cons

Little difficult to grow up in ladder

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Cognizant Response
2mo
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you valued the learning opportunities, training support, communication and the work life balance you experienced, along with exposure to different technologies. We also acknowledge your concerns around performance rating politics, compensation and overall job satisfaction. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair. We also want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we run regular surveys where associates can share feedback on leadership, fairness and team dynamics, and these inputs are taken seriously by our HR teams. Your feedback highlights the importance of trust, transparency and meaningful recognition. We are steadily working to improve these areas and create a more fulfilling experience for our employees.
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