Process
I was contacted for a hardware position, but the job ended up being software-based. I was quite confused at first because of this, as I was expecting only hardware questions.
I was asked a lot about different IDEs and embedded software buses.
Questions
Q: Are you familiar with Linux?
Q: How do concurrent buses work in embedded software?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Cisco Hardware role in United States.
Success Rate
67%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Hardware roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Hardware 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.
3.0
Think twice before joining the company
QA Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 2, 2021
Pros: Work-life balance. Perks. Leaves. Shutdown.
Cons: Senior Management keeps changing, so they will keep changing the road map of the product.
- 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.
- 3.0Think twice before joining the companyQA Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 2, 2021Pros: Work-life balance. Perks. Leaves. Shutdown.Cons: Senior Management keeps changing, so they will keep changing the road map of the product.
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