It's extremely difficult to recommend FICO as a place to build a career. - Anonymous employee FICO Employee Review

1.0
Sep 23, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The pay scale is favorable and they have broad name recognition in credit, scoring and fraud detection.

Cons

1) FICO has absolutely no culture as an organization. 2) Corporate HQ was moved from Minneapolis to San Jose in order to position as more of a "technology" company. Unlike a true, innovative Silicon Valley company where leadership is accessible, the C-Level team in San Jose has taken over a secured floor where other employees have no access. 3) The company has missed revenue numbers like clockwork for several consecutive years but hits profitability numbers each quarter by cost cutting - (read that as job cutting). 4) Internal communication is weak and if you need support from someone else in another part of the organization to execute your role effectively, forget it.

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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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