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Cognizant
3.7
based on 55.8k Reviews
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Company Summary
A leader in IT services, providing insights that empower businesses to anticipate customer needs and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Overall Rating
3.7/5
based on 55.8k reviews
3% above
industry average
Critically rated for
Promotions, Salary
Work Policy
Hybrid
72% employees reported
Monday to Friday
86% employees reported
Flexible timing
66% employees reported
No travel
69% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
3.5k employees reported
Health insurance
3.3k employees reported
Cafeteria
2.9k employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
2.4k employees reported
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About Cognizant
Founded in1994 (31 yrs old)
India Employee Count1 Lakh+
Global Employee Count1 Lakh+
HeadquartersTeaneck. New Jersey., United States (USA)
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Websitecognizant.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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At Cognizant, we give organizations the insights to anticipate what customers want and act instantly to deliver on those demands. So they can achieve the goal of every modern business: staying one step ahead of a fast-changing world.
Mission: Our ambition will always be to see and seize new opportunities that serve our clients and drive sustained business performance for Cognizant over the long term. See how in our annual business snapshot.
Vision: Serving customers by looking forward as well as back is a big promise, but the power of today's new digital capabilities is vast and growing.
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Cognizant Ratings
based on 55.8k reviews
Overall Rating
3.7/5
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3.6
Company culture
3.6
Work-life balance
3.6
Skill development
3.5
Job security
3.4
Work satisfaction
3.3
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Cognizant is rated 3.7 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 55.8k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Cognizant
based on 53.3k reviews
3.8
Rated by 17.9k Women
Rated 3.7 for Company culture and 3.7 for Job security
3.7
Rated by 35.3k Men
Rated 3.6 for Work-life balance and 3.6 for Skill development
Work Policy at Cognizant
based on 6.5k reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
72%
Work from office
20%
Permanent work from home
8%
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall Rating | 3.7/5 based on 55.8k reviews  | 3.5/5 based on 44k reviews | 3.5/5 based on 1L reviews | 3.7/5 based on 65.2k reviews |
Highly Rated for |  No highly rated category | Job security | Job security | No highly rated category |
Critically Rated for | Promotions Salary | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction | Promotions Salary |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 72% employees reported | Hybrid 85% employees reported | Work from office 81% employees reported | Hybrid 78% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 17.9k women | 3.6 Good rated by 13.3k women | 3.6 Good rated by 29.6k women | 3.8 Good rated by 24.7k women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.7 Good rated by 35.3k men | 3.5 Good rated by 28.1k men | 3.5 Good rated by 66.7k men | 3.7 Good rated by 37.8k men |
Job security | 3.5 Good | 4.0 Good | 4.4 Good | 3.7 Good |
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Cognizant Salaries
Cognizant salaries have received with an average score of 3.3 out of 5 by 55.8k employees.
Programmer Analyst
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₹3.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
Senior Associate
(55.9k salaries)
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₹10.1 L/yr - ₹23.8 L/yr
Senior Processing Executive
(30.1k salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr
Technical Lead
(18.6k salaries)
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₹6 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr
Software Engineer
(18.5k salaries)
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₹3.9 L/yr - ₹16.3 L/yr
Project Associate
(17.1k salaries)
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹16.1 L/yr
Processing Executive
(15.2k salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr
Programmer Analyst Trainee
(8.8k salaries)
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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr
Project Manager
(8.4k salaries)
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₹19.9 L/yr - ₹36.5 L/yr
Team Lead
(8.1k salaries)
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₹8.1 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
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Cognizant Launches TriZetto® AI Gateway to Integrate AI into Healthcare Operations
- Cognizant has launched the TriZetto® AI Gateway to integrate generative AI capabilities into its TriZetto healthcare ecosystem.
- The AI Gateway simplifies the secure integration of AI into complex software environments by providing a single access point with enterprise-grade capabilities.
- Early adopters have reported significant time savings using the AI Gateway, enabling more clinical time with patients and faster onboarding for claims processors.
- The AI Gateway also forms the technical foundation for the upcoming TriZetto® Assistant, designed to automate tasks and simplify procedures across various healthcare operations.
Hitconsultant | 7 Aug, 2025
Cognizant Kicks Off World’s Largest Vibe Coding Event, Aims for Guinness Record
- Cognizant has launched a global vibe coding event involving over 2.5 lakh employees to develop AI-driven solutions.
- The company aims to set a Guinness World Records title for the largest vibe coding event.
- Cognizant partnered with various vibe coding platforms to support technical and non-technical understanding across its workforce.
- The event includes workshops, engineering toolkit, innovation competition, and aims to empower diverse teams to innovate with AI.
Analyticsindiamag | 1 Aug, 2025
Cognizant posts 7% rise in revenue as inorganic growth boosts performance
- Cognizant reported a 7.2% rise in revenue to $5.25 billion, with a 14% increase in net profit to $645 million in the second quarter.
- The growth was aided by the acquisition of Belcan LLC, contributing 4% to the quarterly revenue growth, as well as expectations of further inorganic growth.
- Cognizant upgraded its revenue growth guidance for the full year 2025 to 4-6% on constant currency terms.
- Key highlights include increased investments in talent, platforms, and AI infrastructure, with 30% of the code now being written by AI, and the company's performance in the banking and financial services vertical.
HinduBusinessLine | 31 Jul, 2025
Cognizant Says Hiring Targets For This Year Progressing On Track
- Cognizant affirms that its hiring plans for 2025 are on track, with a total headcount of 343,800 as of June 30, 2025.
- The company aims to roll out wage hikes in the second half of the year, while maintaining hiring targets of 15,000 to 20,000 freshers for the year.
- Cognizant stated that AI and agentic solutions are driving new client spends, with a significant increase in AI projects to 2,500 from 1,400.
- The decision on the timing of salary increases is pending, with the CFO mentioning macro factors and uncertainty influencing the process.
Bloomberg Quint | 31 Jul, 2025
Cognizant Teams up with WRITER for Building Specialised AI Agents
- Cognizant partners with WRITER, an enterprise-focused agentic AI platform, to assist in developing secure, domain-specific AI agents for global companies.
- The collaboration targets industries like financial services and life sciences, emphasizing compliance and security.
- The partnership combines Cognizant's industry expertise with WRITER's AI platform to facilitate full-scale AI adoption for businesses.
- Cognizant will offer pre-built and custom AI agents powered by WRITER's Agent Builder, along with support services like training and guidance on responsible AI practices.
Analyticsindiamag | 31 Jul, 2025
Cognizant, Lineage Team Up to Improve Cold Chain Customer Service
- IT services company Cognizant partners with Lineage to enhance customer service in cold chain logistics, focusing on personalized and reliable interactions.
- Cognizant's AI-driven tools will assist Lineage's customer care team in providing a smoother and faster experience while retaining current service staff.
- The partnership aims to improve service quality and consistency for Lineage's customers without altering their existing service representatives or tools.
- Lineage's 'One Lineage' initiative seeks to enhance its unified service experience, leveraging Cognizant's systems for automation and predictive tools.
Analyticsindiamag | 29 Jul, 2025
Cognizant’s Vibe Coding Lesson for Indian IT
- Cognizant is integrating 'vibe coding' into its AI-driven strategy to empower developers of all levels to innovate with AI.
- CEO Ravi Kumar S aims for 50% of code generation using AI within a year and has already trained 35,000 developers on GitHub Copilot.
- Cognizant is investing $1 billion over three years to develop platforms, train staff, and open-source tools for Vibe Coding. They are also fostering a diverse pool of individuals to participate in software development.
- Client deployments of Cognizant's Neuro agents, used for tasks from code writing to documentation, are already underway, pressuring other IT companies to follow suit in embracing vibe coding.
Analyticsindiamag | 28 Jul, 2025
Clorox Sues Cognizant for $380 Million Over 2023 Cyberattack; IT Firm Denies Negligence
- Clorox sues Cognizant for $380 million over 2023 cyberattack, alleging negligence.
- Cognizant faces allegations of allowing hackers access to Clorox systems through identity management.
- Clorox claims substantial financial losses due to cyberattack-related disruptions in operations.
- Cognizant denies responsibility, stating security breach was due to social engineering tactics.
- Debate sparked over cybersecurity in outsourced partnerships and need for stringent verification.
Tech Story | 28 Jul, 2025
Clorox sues Cognizant for "giving away" passwords which led to major breach
- Clorox is suing its IT service provider Cognizant for a 2023 ransomware attack that cost Clorox millions in damages.
- The lawsuit alleges breach of contract, breach of covenant of good faith, negligence, and intentional misrepresentation against Cognizant.
- The breach occurred when a cybercriminal impersonated a Clorox employee and convinced a Cognizant employee to reset passwords without proper verification.
- Cognizant defends itself by stating cybersecurity wasn't within its responsibilities and blames Clorox's internal cybersecurity for the attack.
Tech Radar | 24 Jul, 2025
Lawsuit says Clorox hackers got passwords simply by asking
- Clorox has filed a lawsuit against IT provider Cognizant over a 2023 cyber attack where hackers allegedly obtained passwords by simply asking for them.
- The hacking group Scattered Spider targeted Clorox and other companies by tricking IT help desks to get credentials and then holding networks for ransom.
- Clorox claims hackers stole passwords by calling Cognizant's service desk and requesting access credentials, which were handed over without verification.
- The 2023 cyber attack cost Clorox $380 million in damages, with $50 million for remedial costs and the remainder due to disruptions in product shipments caused by the hack.
Itnews | 24 Jul, 2025
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Cognizant FAQs
When was Cognizant founded?
Cognizant was founded in 1994. The company has been operating for 31 years primarily in the IT Services & Consulting sector.
Where is the Cognizant headquarters located?
Cognizant is headquartered in Teaneck. New Jersey.. It operates in 10 cities such as Hyderabad / Secunderabad, Chennai, Bangalore / Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata. To explore all the office locations, visit Cognizant locations.
How many employees does Cognizant have in India?
Cognizant currently has more than 2.5 Lakh+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Cognizant based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Cognizant have good work-life balance?
Cognizant has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 55,000+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 69% employees rated Cognizant 4 or above, while 31% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Cognizant work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is Cognizant good for career growth?
Career growth at Cognizant is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.0. 31% employees rated Cognizant 3 or below, while 69% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions / appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Cognizant promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Cognizant?
Working at Cognizant does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, salary & benefits and work satisfaction, based on 55,000+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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