Software Developer I Interview Experience - San Jose, California
September 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I was sent an invitation to an online assessment to demonstrate my skills. I am still waiting to hear back about whether I move on to the next step or not.
Questions
Given X and Y coordinates, determine which horizontal or vertical path an airplane should travel in order to drop off packages to the most locations.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Developer I role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Developer I 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 Software Developer I interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Remote SWE Intern
SWE Intern • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 28, 2023
Pros: Great work and company culture. Everyone is super down to earth, and people love to have conversations with you if you ask.
Cons: I didn’t like working remotely.
Interns work remotely.
3.0
A good place to learn different technologies, delivered by a leading company
Software Engineer IV • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 22, 2011
Pros: Lots of chances for internal moves to diversify your portfolio and for those who don't like to stay in the comfort zone.
Employees do not hesitate to share information and help others when needed.
Cons: Some compensation and benefits have been eliminated for first-level employees who do the grunt work, but still exist for management.
Management is inexperienced and, in some cases, uses a brute-force approach to get work delivered. This translates into no life/work balance for extended periods in some cases.
4.0
Profitable, But Unfocused Business
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 22, 2025
Pros: Very professional with high revenues and margins.
Cons: Too many business units, lack of focus.
- 5.0Remote SWE InternSWE Intern • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 28, 2023Pros: Great work and company culture. Everyone is super down to earth, and people love to have conversations with you if you ask.Cons: I didn’t like working remotely. Interns work remotely.
- 3.0A good place to learn different technologies, delivered by a leading companySoftware Engineer IV • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 22, 2011Pros: Lots of chances for internal moves to diversify your portfolio and for those who don't like to stay in the comfort zone. Employees do not hesitate to share information and help others when needed.Cons: Some compensation and benefits have been eliminated for first-level employees who do the grunt work, but still exist for management. Management is inexperienced and, in some cases, uses a brute-force approach to get work delivered. This translates into no life/work balance for extended periods in some cases.
- 4.0Profitable, But Unfocused BusinessSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 22, 2025Pros: Very professional with high revenues and margins.Cons: Too many business units, lack of focus.
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