Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Milpitas, California
March 15, 2013
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It went very well. They asked me questions on:
- Core Java
- Spring
- Struts
- Web services (SOAP, REST)
Some network-related queries, i.e., SNMP protocol, etc.
Questions
All network-related questions based on the SNMP protocol.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Cisco Senior Software Engineer role in Milpitas, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Milpitas, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Milpitas, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
3.0
A relaxing company to work with
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Milpitas, California, United States
October 2, 2025
Pros: You get to work with good engineers.
Cons: The organization is so vast that any new changes take forever for approvals.
Constant layoffs
4.0
Great Bay Area, Layoff Fears
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Milpitas, California, United States
November 27, 2024
Pros: Strong networking company in the Bay Area.
Good benefits.
Cons: There are layoff pressures every year. Competitors are catching up.
4.0
Just a regular review
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Milpitas, California, United States
October 30, 2024
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: Good work content is not possible all the time.
- 3.0A relaxing company to work withSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMilpitas, California, United StatesOctober 2, 2025Pros: You get to work with good engineers.Cons: The organization is so vast that any new changes take forever for approvals. Constant layoffs
- 4.0Great Bay Area, Layoff FearsSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeMilpitas, California, United StatesNovember 27, 2024Pros: Strong networking company in the Bay Area. Good benefits.Cons: There are layoff pressures every year. Competitors are catching up.
- 4.0Just a regular reviewSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMilpitas, California, United StatesOctober 30, 2024Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Good work content is not possible all the time.
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