The first round was not bad. Only a single tech lead was present, asking basic C programming questions.
The second round was quite long and painful. It consisted of three 1+ hour sessions with two interviewers, some of whom were the hiring manager. Technical and soft skill questions alternated. Some questions could be tricky, such as those involving recursive C functions.
Overall, it's clear they are looking for good C programmers who can perform their duties effectively.
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The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Cisco Senior Software Engineer role in Canada.
Cisco's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Canada is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Canada.