Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience
May 11, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Two-round interview loop:
- Technical Round: Based on technical questions.
- Managerial Round: Approximately 45 minutes.
- Coding Round: 1 hour, focused on mid-difficulty LeetCode-based coding questions. Two questions were asked.
Questions
Array-based question,
Mid-level difficulty.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in United States.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive71%
Neutral29%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Good Work, But Layoffs
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 9, 2021
Pros: Very good work-life balance.
Cons: Layoffs are often a difficult part of business. However, some companies are trying to reduce variety in their workforce.
3.0
Good Pay, Great Wfh
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 11, 2025
Pros: Good pay and WFH culture.
Cons: Can't think of anything right now.
3.0
Good Balance, Low Hike
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India
August 19, 2024
Pros: Generally all good, with great WL balance.
Cons: There is very little hiking here.
- 5.0Good Work, But LayoffsSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 9, 2021Pros: Very good work-life balance.Cons: Layoffs are often a difficult part of business. However, some companies are trying to reduce variety in their workforce.
- 3.0Good Pay, Great WfhSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 11, 2025Pros: Good pay and WFH culture.Cons: Can't think of anything right now.
- 3.0Good Balance, Low HikeSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeBangalore Rural, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 19, 2024Pros: Generally all good, with great WL balance.Cons: There is very little hiking here.
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