Software Development Engineer (SDE) II Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
September 1, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Submitted OA before 9/20, and all test cases passed.
Got rejected in 10 days.
The questions were very easy-medium LeetCode questions, to be completed in 60 minutes. It would have been fun to do the OA.
Questions
Two easy to medium LeetCode problems.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Development Engineer (SDE) II role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) II roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Cisco's Software Development Engineer (SDE) II interview process in San Francisco, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
2.0
Big Nw, Boring Pace
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 4, 2020
Pros: It's the biggest in n/w domain.
Cons: Slow pace of work leading to boredom.
3.0
Good Balance, Redundant Work
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 19, 2025
Pros: It has a good work-life balance.
Cons: Work is a bit redundant. I did not feel much pressure.
2.0
Great Learning, Low Pay
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 21, 2025
Pros: Very good environment for learning.
Cons: Very low pay, very low chances for promotions.
- 2.0Big Nw, Boring PaceSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 4, 2020Pros: It's the biggest in n/w domain.Cons: Slow pace of work leading to boredom.
- 3.0Good Balance, Redundant WorkSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 19, 2025Pros: It has a good work-life balance.Cons: Work is a bit redundant. I did not feel much pressure.
- 2.0Great Learning, Low PaySoftware Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 21, 2025Pros: Very good environment for learning.Cons: Very low pay, very low chances for promotions.
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