Is Cognizant a good company to work for as a Jr. Software Engineer?

Jr. Software Engineer professionals working at Cognizant have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 275 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Cognizant employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Jr. Software Engineer Jobs at Cognizant now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Jr. Software Engineer interview questions at Cognizant .

Does Cognizant pay Jr. Software Engineer employees well?

Jr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Cognizant with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 275 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 15.4% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Jr. Software Engineer salaries at Cognizant.

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What are the pros of working at Cognizant according to real employee reviews?

"work life balance is good and it also depends on the team and project you are working in" ((in 9402 reviews)); ""Still there a good work culture but it is not as good as it was in 2019" ((in 6437 reviews)); "The work environment was good and the company was very helpful in letting me complete my tasks" ((in 2993 reviews)); "Benefits are good and you get many projects across the world if you are planning to switch your client" ((in 2024 reviews)); "It's a good opportunity to learn new things and get an understanding of how things work in a team/project" ((in 1849 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cognizant according to real employee reviews?

"Salary is less for people who stay there for long time with more years of experience" ((in 5275 reviews)); "The management is poor as it's a big company and has to manage a lot of things" ((in 3923 reviews)); "think they’re paying less compared to the market rate the bonus and salary hike is also limited" ((in 1927 reviews)); "No salary hike and rating system is not transparent" ((in 1778 reviews)); "Bad managers can disrupt your entire profile and you cant do anything to stop it." ((in 1754 reviews))

Cognizant Jr. Software Engineer reviews

4.0

100% would recommend to a friend

(275 total reviews)

Ravi Kumar S

Not enough data to show CEO approval

100% positive business outlook

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Jr. Software Engineer employees have rated Cognizant with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 275 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Jr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Cognizant is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Jr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

May 23, 2025

Overall good

Jr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Best place to work , good facilities

Cons

Nothing much to describe about cons

4.0

May 19, 2025

Good work culture but limited compensation for employees

Jr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Global Exposure Opportunity to work with international clients, especially from the US and Europe. Projects across diverse domains like BFSI, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Learning Opportunities Access to various internal training platforms and certifications (e.g., Cognizant Academy). Opportunities to work on new technologies (cloud, AI/ML, DevOps, etc.) depending on project allocation. Brand Value A globally recognized name in the IT services sector; good for your resume. Work-Life Balance Many employees report decent work-life balance, especially in support and maintenance projects. Job Stability Large company with stable projects and established clients. Not prone to aggressive layoffs compared to some competitors. Internal Job Movement Opportunities to switch domains or projects internally (although this may require networking or some waiting time).

Cons

Slow Career Growth Promotions and salary hikes can be slow, especially if you are not in a niche or high-demand skill area. Salary Structure Pay is average or slightly lower compared to competitors like TCS, Infosys, or Accenture for similar roles and experience. Limited Onsite Opportunities Onsite (US/Europe) opportunities are limited and competitive, especially after visa restrictions and internal policy shifts. Project Allocation Issues Bench period can be uncertain, and allocation may not align with your skillset or preferences. Rigid Hierarchy Traditional corporate structure in some departments; decision-making can be slow. Work Culture Varies by Project Your experience heavily depends on your project, client, and manager. Some projects are stressful and demand long hours.

3.0

May 15, 2025

zero job security

Jr. software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Its an MNC so you will get some time to learn as a fresher

Cons

Hire and fire. bad performance you will be removed. bench period for long time, you will be asked to resign. If a team gets cheaper resource than you for same work, you will be removed.

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