Process
I got the interview through a referral. The manager and HR handled the scheduling really well.
First was a phone interview via Cisco Webex. I was given a task to write a program related to parsing strings.
After the phone interview, I was scheduled for multiple tech interviews: four rounds over Webex that encompassed compiler-related topics, string manipulation, linked lists, regex, and one system design question related to parallel processing on a multi-server system.
Questions
String manipulation, Linked list selection, System design for optimum throughput and responsiveness.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 45 interview experiences for the Cisco Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 3.0A company good to stay, but not good for career developmentSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 5, 2011Pros: Offer kind of stability and flexibility working hours.Cons: Too large, more overhead, becoming more politics.
- 5.0Undoubtedly, a great place to work!Senior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 7, 2021Pros: Culture: Highly inclusive, transparent, and people-centric. Business: A top leader in most of the products it offers, including infrastructure, security, collaboration applications, and service provider offerings. Workplace: Very conducive to work, with scope for constant learning.Cons: Still need to bridge the gap in making all leaders embrace the culture and reforms with respect to Cisco Vision/Strategy.
- 5.0Great People, Low PaySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 8, 2020Pros: Good people all around. Interesting products.Cons: Not the highest salaries or compensation. Should pay more for talented people.
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