Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience
November 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Consists of 4 rounds:
- Coding - HackerRank
- Technical Interview - 2 questions asked to solve
- Technical Interview - Mostly about previous projects and one coding question.
- Managerial Round
Questions
Staircase Problem
Binary Search String Regex Related Coding
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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.
5.0
Great Place to Work
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 7, 2023
Pros: Flexible hours, good work culture.
Cons: No cons as such from my side.
4.0
Great place to work
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
January 9, 2021
Pros: Nice co-workers, great support with equipment, standup desks, and MacBook Pro laptops.
Cons: A dynamic style of accepting work
- 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.
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 7, 2023Pros: Flexible hours, good work culture.Cons: No cons as such from my side.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeJanuary 9, 2021Pros: Nice co-workers, great support with equipment, standup desks, and MacBook Pro laptops.Cons: A dynamic style of accepting work
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