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Cognizant Software Engineer Reviews

based on 927 reviews
Updated 18 Dec, 2024

Overall Rating

3.8/5
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Category Ratings

3.7

Skill development

3.7

Work-Life balance

3.6

Company culture

3.4

Job Security

3.4

Work Satisfaction

3.4

Salary & Benefits

3.1

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How is Cognizant to work for?
Cognizant is rated 3.8 out of 5, based on 927 reviews by employees on AmbitionBox. Cognizant is known for Skill development which is rated at the top and given a rating of 3.7. However, Career growth is rated the lowest at 3.1 and can be improved. To know first hand how it is like to work at Cognizant read detailed reviews based on various job profiles, departments and locations in the reviews section.
How is the salary at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox ratings, Cognizant employees rate its salary and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. You can know more about Cognizant Salaries at AmbitionBox
How is the work culture at Cognizant?
Work culture is rated 3.6 at Cognizant by 927 employees. While job security is rated 3.4 and work-life balance is rated 3.7 at Cognizant. Read detailed reviews by employees of Cognizant on AmbitionBox.
Is work from home available in Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 6% Cognizant employees work from home permanently, 69% work from office 3 days/week, and 7% work from office 2 days/week (based on 152 AmbitionBox reviews in last 6 months).

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Work Policy for Cognizant Software Engineer

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Workplace policy may vary based on Department, Designation and Location.

based on 152 reviews in last 6 months

Hybrid

Hybrid

79%

3 days/week from office

69%

2 days/week from office

7%

Other hybrid work policies

3%

Work from office

Work from office

15%
Permanent work from home

Permanent work from home

6%

Gender Based Ratings for Cognizant Software Engineer

based on 886 reviews
3.8
Rated by 284 Women

Rated 3.8 for Company Culture and 3.7 for Work-Life Balance

women
3.8
Rated by 602 Men

Rated 3.7 for Skill Development and 3.7 for Work-Life Balance

men

Working Days for Cognizant Software Engineer

based on 927 reviews
Monday to Friday
91%
Rotational Shift
4%
Monday to Saturday
3%
Alternate Saturday off
1%
Other
1%

Work Timings for Cognizant Software Engineer

based on 927 reviews
Flexible timing
Strict (9am - 7pm)
Strict (9am - 6pm)
72%
8%
3%
17% employees reported other strict timings

Shift Timings for Cognizant Software Engineer

based on 927 reviews
Day shift
Night shift
98%
2%

Business Travel for Cognizant Software Engineer

based on 927 reviews
No travel
70%
Within city
22%
Within country
6%
International travel
2%
Cognizant Software Engineer Salary
based on 15.5k salaries
₹2 L/yr - ₹14.6 L/yr
7% less than the average Software Engineer Salary in India
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International/On-site exposure
9 total responses
freemeal
Free meal
8 total responses
retirement
Retirement benefits
1 total response
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