Embedded Software Engineer Interview Experience - Ottawa, Ontario
Process
I had a 1-hour one-on-one with a hiring manager. We discussed my past experiences and some technical questions.
I was then invited to an on-site interview, where I completed three rounds of technical interviews and one with HR. Each interview lasted about 45 minutes.
Questions
How would you implement malloc()?
Write Fibonacci with memoization (dynamic programming).
How to detect a cycle in a linked list? How to know at which node the cycle begins?
What is a seg fault, and what are some reasons as to why they occur?
Thread synchronization, scheduling. Inter-process communication.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Embedded Software Engineer role in Ottawa, Ontario.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Embedded Software Engineer roles in Ottawa, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Cisco's Embedded Software Engineer interview process in Ottawa, Ontario.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Pay, Occasional CutsEmbedded Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaAugust 26, 2023Pros: Good pay, chance to work at an industry giant.Cons: Frequent cuts, but within reason.
- 5.0Great company to work for, especially if in Italy.Embedded Software Engineer • Current EmployeePisa, ItalyApril 10, 2025Pros: Excellent company culture, the manager doesn't stress you, instead they empower you and give you the freedom to operate. They trust and respect you. Depending on the team, remote work is allowed, as in my case.Cons: No one in particular. The disadvantages are typical of large multinationals, where codebases are large and many people work on them. There is a long cascade of managers to go through before anything is decided. Nothing particularly bad, if that's what you're looking for in a multinational company.
- 5.0Amazing Views, Empty OfficeEmbedded Software Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 22, 2024Pros: Wide Campus with Great Californian ViewsCons: Most of the office space is empty and unoccupied.
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