Working at Cisco Systems in Boston, MA: 7 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Boston, MA Area

"good"

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the flexibility."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"nothing"

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"Flexibility is what I liked the most about the company."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"There are not enough opportunities for advancement in the company or group."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"My likes are: technology, travel, innovation, customers, architecture, learning, working from home, and satisfaction."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Show passion for the technology, as well as depth of understanding."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"Sometimes they are too tactical and too focused on selling than engineering. Challenges in development hobble engineering."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Have more focus and support for systems engineering, and a better salary for engineers."

"Awesome company to work with."

"I've worked for Cisco since 2007. I've found it to be a company that changes technical direction and lay off people that are in technologies that no longer seem "Hot" at that time. The company employs 70K+ employees and lays off 8 to 10K one day and hires 11K the very next. Employees are at the mercy of their relationships with mgmt. If mgmt does not like you, don't expect a raise, bonus or promotion. In fact if mgmt doesn't like you, you better update your resume and start looking for a new place because you will be laid off. A layoff at Cisco is their way of getting rid of people mgmt does not get along with, even if its because you didn't agree with the way a situation was handled."

"I have been working for Cisco since 2009, it is a very good place to work, and good process and culture."