Process
After an online assessment, I had an interview with three engineers.
It was both technical and behavioral, and it ended with a coding challenge.
I had another interview with an engineering manager, which was more behavioral in nature. I also got a chance to ask more questions about the team.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Development role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Development roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral33%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Development interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
1.0
Absolutely dreadful, unprofessional team/org. Your mileage may vary with other orgs
Software Engineering Technical Leader • Current Employee
Remote
December 12, 2022
Pros: The company seems to be embracing new tech. Fair pay.
Cons: Contractors on some teams are treated with an enormous amount of disrespect by "blue badge" employees. I was one of these "blue badge" employees and hated seeing the contractors I worked with treated badly. Think rude language, lack of respect for working hours/time off, etc.
The interviewers also lied to me by omission during the interview process. The team I interviewed to join was disbanded as soon as I joined, and the work/colleagues changed as a result. Absolutely unprofessional.
3.0
Market Leader, Slow Changes
Operations Engineer • Current Employee
America, United States
April 5, 2024
Pros: Market leaders, customers like our services.
Cons: Big company, changes take time.
3.0
Was ok, but a lot of layoffs
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Costa Mesa, California, United States
February 2, 2021
Pros: Salary is good. It's a big enterprise company with a good name.
Cons: Not very stable, many layoffs a few times a year.
- 1.0Absolutely dreadful, unprofessional team/org. Your mileage may vary with other orgsSoftware Engineering Technical Leader • Current EmployeeRemoteDecember 12, 2022Pros: The company seems to be embracing new tech. Fair pay.Cons: Contractors on some teams are treated with an enormous amount of disrespect by "blue badge" employees. I was one of these "blue badge" employees and hated seeing the contractors I worked with treated badly. Think rude language, lack of respect for working hours/time off, etc. The interviewers also lied to me by omission during the interview process. The team I interviewed to join was disbanded as soon as I joined, and the work/colleagues changed as a result. Absolutely unprofessional.
- 3.0Market Leader, Slow ChangesOperations Engineer • Current EmployeeAmerica, United StatesApril 5, 2024Pros: Market leaders, customers like our services.Cons: Big company, changes take time.
- 3.0Was ok, but a lot of layoffsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeCosta Mesa, California, United StatesFebruary 2, 2021Pros: Salary is good. It's a big enterprise company with a good name.Cons: Not very stable, many layoffs a few times a year.
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