FICO, known for its analytics software and credit scoring solutions, employs about 2,350 people worldwide. Recent staffing activity shows 152 new hires versus 91 departures, leading to modest net growth and a stable overall workforce. The company’s balanced approach to hiring supports continued investment in product innovation, client services, and operational efficiency without dramatic swings in headcount.
Engineering is the largest function at FICO, accounting for roughly 37 % of all employees with 860 engineers focused on building and maintaining the firm’s decision-management platforms. The next-largest groups include a 287-person “Other” category that captures cross-functional and emerging roles, a 281-person Sales and Support team, and a 246-person Business Management unit that oversees strategy and operations. Marketing and Product (214 employees), Finance and Administration (191), Consulting (174), and Information Technology (93) round out the core departments. Real Estate and Publishing roles represent a very small fraction of overall staff, underscoring the company’s emphasis on technology and client-facing functions.
FICO’s workforce is distributed across multiple hubs with a significant remote contingent. Approximately 62 % of employees fall into an “Other” location category, highlighting the company’s flexible and global hiring model. San Diego, CA is the largest named site with 281 employees, followed by Bengaluru, India at 241 and the Minneapolis–St. Paul area with 133. Additional clusters are found in the San Francisco Bay Area (75), Austin, TX (52), São Paulo, Brazil (50), London, UK (22), Chicago, IL (19), and New York, NY (17), illustrating a blend of U.S. headquarters presence and strategic international offices.