Bad management - Information Technology FICO Employee Review

2.0
Dec 20, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Professional, good, and hardworking colleagues.

Cons

Leadership has been declining for years, especially in GTS. The TOP GTS leaders have developed an abysmally poor reputation among employees due to repeated poor decisions — for example, approving heavy investments in data centers only to shut them down a few months later. It’s frustrating to see so much money wasted with no foresight or accountability. There’s also an excessive number of senior directors, directors, and managers who contribute little to actual work but somehow remain untouched during every layoff. Meanwhile, dedicated technical staff are the first to go. Instead of addressing the leadership problems and bloated management layers, the company continues to outsource jobs to Mexico and India. If you’re considering a position in the U.S., be cautious. Job security is weak, morale is low, and leadership seems more focused on protecting themselves than supporting their teams.

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5.0
Mar 6, 2026
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Pros

Salary, work life balance, people

Cons

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4.0
Jan 24, 2026
Recommend
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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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