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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer Reviews

Updated 6 Mar, 2025
Overall Rating
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3.8/5
based on 239 reviews

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Category Ratings

3.7

Work-life balance

3.7

Skill development

3.6

Company culture

3.6

Work satisfaction

3.5

Salary

3.4

Job security

3.2

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Hybrid

Hybrid

81% employees reported

Monday to Friday

Monday to Friday

89% employees reported

Flexible timing

Flexible timing

75% employees reported

No travel

No travel

74% employees reported

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3.8
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63 reviews

3.8
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3.8
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4.4
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3.2
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Is Cognizant a good place to work for Senior Software Engineers?
The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 from over 239 employee reviews, it's clear that most senior software engineers have an average experience working at Cognizant. Work-life balance holds the highest rating at 3.7, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.2. Read reviews about work-life balance and career growth on AmbitionBox.
Does Cognizant pay their Senior Software Engineers well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, Cognizant senior software engineers rate their salary and benefits at 3.5 out of 5, based on 239 reviews. The rating reflects an average level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that while employees find the compensation and benefits acceptable, there is room for improvement in these areas. You can know more about Cognizant's senior software engineers salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Cognizant for senior software engineers, click here .
How is the work culture at Cognizant for Senior Software Engineers?
Work culture at Cognizant for senior software engineers is rated 3.6 out of 5 by 239 employees on AmbitionBox, indicating an average environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. The rating reflects that while some aspects of the work culture are satisfactory, there is room for improvement in certain areas.To read reviews specifically about work culture at Cognizant for senior software engineers, click here .
How is the job security at Cognizant for Senior Software Engineers?
Based on 239 reviews on AmbitionBox, Cognizant's senior software engineers rate job security at 3.4 out of 5. This lower rating indicates that a significant number of employees may have concerns about their job stability and the reliability of their roles at Cognizant. To read reviews about job security at Cognizant for senior software engineers, click here .
Is work from home available to Senior Software Engineers at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 8% of Cognizant's senior software engineers work from home permanently, 11% work from the office, and 81% follow a hybrid model, based on 38 reviews in the last 6 months. This reflects a flexible approach to work arrangements. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance, click here.

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Cognizant Senior Software Engineer Salary
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₹5.7 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr
9% more than the average Senior Software Engineer Salary in India
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