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Networking and IT infrastructureSan Jose, United States50,001-100,000 employees
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Cisco makes the gear that runs enterprise networks—routers, switches, firewalls, collaboration software, and increasingly cloud and security services. Headquartered in San Jose, it's one of those companies whose products you've almost certainly used ...

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3.6
Work-Life Balance
3.6
Compensation
4
Company Culture
4.2
Career Growth
4.2
Job Security

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4.0
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Data Analyst Review

AnalyticsFull-timeRemote
Aug 1, 2025

What I liked

Great access to training and mentorship, lots of data projects that impact product decisions. Cisco invests in upskilling and the team values data-driven work.

Areas for improvement

Data sources are sometimes fragmented and there are a lot of timezone meetings which can be tiring.

4.0
Verified Anonymous

UX Designer Review

DesignContractorFlexible
Jun 30, 2025

What I liked

Flexible hours, supportive design system team, lots of cross-functional collaboration. Cisco values good UX and gives designers a voice.

Areas for improvement

As a contractor I have limited benefits compared to full-time staff, and priorities can shift quickly which is frustrating.

5.0
Verified Anonymous

Senior Software Engineer Review

EngineeringFull-timeHybrid
May 14, 2025

What I liked

Supportive manager, strong mentorship culture, flexible hours and good work-from-home setup. Excellent technical training and internal mobility at Cisco.

Areas for improvement

Can be bureaucratic at times and release sprints can get intense, but that's periodic.

3.0
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Network Engineer Review

ITFull-timeHybrid
Apr 10, 2025

What I liked

Stable company with interesting networking tech and good benefits. Colleagues are smart and helpful.

Areas for improvement

Internal politics, long hours during incidents, and promotions can be slow or unclear. Sometimes decisions feel top-down.

4.0
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Sales Manager Review

SalesFull-timeOn-site
Feb 20, 2025

What I liked

Cisco's brand opens doors, good commission structure, lots of training on products and sales plays. Team was collaborative and supportive.

Areas for improvement

Frequent restructuring and quota pressure made some quarters stressful. Internal processes can be slow.

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