Great company as a whole, some divisions better than others - Anonymous employee FICO Employee Review

3.0
May 6, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great company for statistics, analytics, software engineering, and working with leading-edge technologies. Great group of people working here also. If you're a scientist or software engineer, this is a solid place to be.

Cons

Divisions have their ups and downs, and I've heard from several IT folks that right now the IT organization is a very difficult environment to be in. Seems like they're trying to do way too much too quickly and have been burning people out at a remarkable rate. An unusual amount of attrition by long-time and senior personnel in that division and the poor folks who are left are stuck with quite a mess and are still being asked to do way too much with constant change and little appreciation from the very top brass. Of course, it could turn around, but seems like it will take a while, especially if the attrition continues and the top brass in that division don't reassess what they're doing to those people. That's just IT though, and the other divisions of our company are fairly solid and we get to leverage some great technology and it's a decent place to work. Not perfect, but no place is.

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5.0
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Pros

Salary, work life balance, people

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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