Sr. Systems Engineer - Senior Systems Engineer Cognizant Employee Review

2.0
Aug 29, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Ok pay, a couple nice coworkers.

Cons

Everything. There is no work life balance, management is nothing more than a layer of people that you may talk to every once in a while. Hostile siloed work environment. IT can't keep current or fix problems because of the amount of policy and politics in the environment. Since the buyout they are not backfilling from the outside so enjoy either doing multiple people's jobs or outsourcing your work to India

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5.0
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Pros

Promotes great flexibility with hybrid work options that support a healthy personal life. Fosters a collaborative environment where team members and management genuinely support your success.

Cons

Varies by project, meaning your workload heavily depends on the client you are assigned to.

1.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

None, run dont even consider them

Cons

"India-first mentality." The company says it wants to work with people across the Americas and Europe, but many decisions still seem to follow an Indian way of operating without properly considering local labor laws, regulations, and workplace expectations. There are serious concerns about job stability. The company frequently praises itself for creating employment opportunities, but at the same time, it appears to be bringing more employees from India into U.S. roles while letting go of people from the Americas and Europe who have contributed to the company. This creates uncertainty and raises questions about the company's commitment to its existing workforce. Every meeting seems to be focused on AI : AI this, AI that, AI everywhere. Employees are constantly asked to complete AI related training and adapt to AI initiatives, while at the same time letting people go so they can afford AI. Compensation is another area that needs improvement. After my contributions and time with the company, my last salary increase was only $20, which felt extremely discouraging and showed a lack of appreciation for employees' efforts.

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