We like to keep everyone happy and healthy
From financial security to personal growth, we're here to support you.
Benefits & Perks vary by location
Financial Wellness
Your financial wellness – today and tomorrow – matters to us. We want to help you plan for the future, protect the people you love, and make the right financial decisions for you.
Competitive compensation
Our high-performance culture rewards innovation, collaboration and achievement.
Employee stock purchase program
Purchase Cisco stock at a discount to invest in your financial future and the company's (up to 10% of your salary).
Tuition reimbursement
Receive reimbursement for tuition, lab fees and books for coursework at an accredited institution.
Annual bonuses
We reward people for their performance, not their seniority.
Take your birthday off, on us!
Celebrating YOU is important, and we're here for the party. Treat yourself by taking the day just for you.
Connected Recognition
Thank you means more when it comes from your peers. Through Connected Recognition anyone can nominate a co-worker for a monetary award they think lives our values.
Celebrate Your Ciscoversary!
Pick a prize or experience to recognize your Cisco anniversaries for your first and fifth years - and every five years of service after that.
Employee discount programs
Flexible work practices
Fun Fund for team bonding
Mind training for creativity and focus
Employee Resource Organizations
Generous paid time off + holidays
Talent Marketplace
Get ready to develop yourself and your career! This community makes it easy for you to connect with great teams and find opportunites to grow.
Team assignment
Play to your strengths and collaborate with others to solve business challenges.
Time swap
Swap 20% of your job with someone. Learn something new while still meeting all of your responsibilities.
Job swap
Fulfill your career aspirations. Swap 100% of your job with someone on a temporary or permanent basis.
Stretch assignment
Break silos. Enhance your skills and capabilities working on projects across various business groups.
Mind, body, and soul.
At Cisco, we understand that mental health and physical health are deeply interconnected—you shine when both are cared for. That’s why we’re dedicated to fostering a culture where all employees are empowered to ask for help and are encouraged to care for themselves, and each other.
Comprehensive benefits
Healthcare coverage, lots of ways to take time away, caregiver support, and more. We've got you covered.
Health and fitness centers
Get high-quality healthcare and an amazing workout at our LifeConnections Centers on select campuses, or virtually.
Mental Health Support
Everyone’s mental health experience is unique. Whatever you’re focused on, we’re here to confidentially support you and your family with expert care. You can access in-person or virtual therapy, a sleep and meditation app, plus mindfulness and resiliency coaching to help you thrive and be your best self.
Support for parents
Becoming and being parent is precious! We offer support, wherever you or your children are on the journey, from diapers to diplomas. You’ll have time away to bond with a new child, free consultations with behavior health experts that offer parenting advice and tools to help your child thrive, and more!
Trusted second opinion
Get independent second opinions for a medical diagnosis or treatment options from world-class physicians for you and your family.
Neurodivergence Support
People think, learn, and work differently. Honoring our uniqueness helps foster a more collaborative environment at Cisco. We provide tailored solutions designed to support and empower employees with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence, enabling them to harness their unique strengths and excel in the workplace.
Paid time to volunteer
Giving back is in our DNA! Employees get ten paid days each year to volunteer for causes that matter most to you.