Process
3 coding questions, language of choice.
90 minutes.
Mostly algorithmic.
Web-based coding environment. Built-in compiler and autofill editor.
Coding questions probably change by interview. I personally took a couple by Cisco, but the questions have been different every time.
Questions
Rotate a 2D array 90 degrees to the right.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the Cisco Entry Level Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Entry Level Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Entry Level Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
1.0
Absolutely dreadful, unprofessional team/org. Your mileage may vary with other orgs
Software Engineering Technical Leader • Current Employee
Remote
December 12, 2022
Pros: The company seems to be embracing new tech. Fair pay.
Cons: Contractors on some teams are treated with an enormous amount of disrespect by "blue badge" employees. I was one of these "blue badge" employees and hated seeing the contractors I worked with treated badly. Think rude language, lack of respect for working hours/time off, etc.
The interviewers also lied to me by omission during the interview process. The team I interviewed to join was disbanded as soon as I joined, and the work/colleagues changed as a result. Absolutely unprofessional.
3.0
Market Leader, Slow Changes
Operations Engineer • Current Employee
America, United States
April 5, 2024
Pros: Market leaders, customers like our services.
Cons: Big company, changes take time.
4.0
Great place to work at!
Hardware Test Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 7, 2021
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Chance to be creative.
Cons: Works with an older crowd that does not necessarily like changing "how things are."
- 1.0Absolutely dreadful, unprofessional team/org. Your mileage may vary with other orgsSoftware Engineering Technical Leader • Current EmployeeRemoteDecember 12, 2022Pros: The company seems to be embracing new tech. Fair pay.Cons: Contractors on some teams are treated with an enormous amount of disrespect by "blue badge" employees. I was one of these "blue badge" employees and hated seeing the contractors I worked with treated badly. Think rude language, lack of respect for working hours/time off, etc. The interviewers also lied to me by omission during the interview process. The team I interviewed to join was disbanded as soon as I joined, and the work/colleagues changed as a result. Absolutely unprofessional.
- 3.0Market Leader, Slow ChangesOperations Engineer • Current EmployeeAmerica, United StatesApril 5, 2024Pros: Market leaders, customers like our services.Cons: Big company, changes take time.
- 4.0Great place to work at!Hardware Test Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 7, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance. Chance to be creative.Cons: Works with an older crowd that does not necessarily like changing "how things are."
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