Process
I found and signed up for the interview through a school website. I also had contact with them through a school career fair. I was offered the interview through the school website and signed up for an interview time.
During the interview, the interviewer asked me about things on my resume regarding my experience with certain equipment. They also asked technical questions.
Questions
Asked me questions about circuits that were a little tricky, but also walked through getting the answer with me.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 46 interview experiences for the Cisco Hardware Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Hardware Engineer interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 5.0Innovative, Flexible, Fun CompanyHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 24, 2008Pros: Cisco fosters the perfect environment for technical innovation. Going to work doesn't involve the superficial necessities that jobs in finance require, such as wearing a suit every day. The hours are extremely flexible and reward completion of work rather than physical presence in the office. Cisco's upcoming technologies are extremely exciting.Cons: The nature of the work tends to spawn people who are too tech-oriented and don't necessarily know how to have a good time. That is the only possible downside I could see.
- 3.0Overall a good placeHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 25, 2016Pros: Good work, IEEE standard-setting groups, with lots of different work opportunities and groups. The company pays for a lot of training. Courses at Berkeley or Stanford are free if you get at least a B.Cons: Company mood is highly correlated with stock price. Your experience depends on the group that you are in. Cisco is really 20 different companies joined as one.
- 3.0A decade at the same companyHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 14, 2021Pros: Stable job with known risksCons: Little chance for anything too new. Pay is based on the local labor market; expect average or slightly less.
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