SDE-intern Interview Experience - San Jose, California
October 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I completed an online assessment after applying, which is generally given to every applicant.
I haven't heard back since then, even though I solved all the questions.
I am hoping to receive an interview call in the coming week.
Questions
Medium level questions from LeetCode.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco SDE-intern role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their SDE-intern roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's SDE-intern interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Great Culture, Big Query Struggles
SDE-intern • Current Employee
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
January 9, 2025
Pros: The best work culture for freshers
Cons: Sometimes we have to struggle over big queries.
5.0
Nice people, good pay
SDE-intern • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 14, 2021
Pros: Nice people, good salary, good reputation.
Cons: Pay not high as dream companies.
5.0
Great learning experience with a supportive culture
SDE-intern • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 16, 2025
Pros: I had the opportunity to work on real-world projects that actually added value. The mentorship culture at Cisco is strong, and senior engineers are always approachable.
Work-life balance is respected, and the company provides great exposure to cutting-edge technologies. The environment is collaborative, and interns are treated as valuable contributors rather than just assistants.
Cons: The pace of work can feel slow at times due to bureaucratic processes. Onboarding and documentation could be improved for interns. Some projects may feel limited in scope depending on the team you get assigned to. The global scale sometimes makes communication across teams slightly challenging.
- 5.0Great Culture, Big Query StrugglesSDE-intern • Current EmployeeGurgaon, Haryana, IndiaJanuary 9, 2025Pros: The best work culture for freshersCons: Sometimes we have to struggle over big queries.
- 5.0Nice people, good paySDE-intern • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 14, 2021Pros: Nice people, good salary, good reputation.Cons: Pay not high as dream companies.
- 5.0Great learning experience with a supportive cultureSDE-intern • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 16, 2025Pros: I had the opportunity to work on real-world projects that actually added value. The mentorship culture at Cisco is strong, and senior engineers are always approachable. Work-life balance is respected, and the company provides great exposure to cutting-edge technologies. The environment is collaborative, and interns are treated as valuable contributors rather than just assistants.Cons: The pace of work can feel slow at times due to bureaucratic processes. Onboarding and documentation could be improved for interns. Some projects may feel limited in scope depending on the team you get assigned to. The global scale sometimes makes communication across teams slightly challenging.
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