Software Development Engineer (SDE) II Interview Experience - United States
September 1, 2023
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
3 easy-medium coding questions, 120 minutes.
The main topics are arrays and hash tables.
Throughout the whole process, it is not very hard and can be completed before 120 minutes, but we still need to do it as quickly as possible.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Development Engineer (SDE) II role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) II roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral67%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Development Engineer (SDE) II interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
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.
4.0
Good Perks, Tough Promotions
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 2, 2024
Pros: Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks
Cons: Promotions are difficult post G6.
- 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.
- 4.0Good Perks, Tough PromotionsSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 2, 2024Pros: Work-Life Balance & Additional PerksCons: Promotions are difficult post G6.
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