Software Engineer - Blockchain Interview Experience - San Jose, California
June 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I had a 30-minute phone call with a senior recruiter, then a 30-minute Webex call with a senior engineer.
After passing the phone screens, I had an on-site interview with 4 software developers (mostly senior). I spent 30 minutes with each person.
Questions
Whiteboard your favorite consensus algorithm.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Engineer - Blockchain role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer - Blockchain roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer - Blockchain interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Good Balance, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 3, 2024
Pros: It is a good work-life balance there.
Cons: Lower compensation compared to the market.
4.0
University Feel, Slow Processes
Technical Lead • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 29, 2010
Pros: Working for Cisco is like being in a university: fun, challenging, and globalized.
Cons: A huge company with a lot of process.
5.0
A good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 14, 2025
Pros: Flexible hours, friendly environment, short commute.
Cons: old building, not diversify, safe place
- 4.0Good Balance, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 3, 2024Pros: It is a good work-life balance there.Cons: Lower compensation compared to the market.
- 4.0University Feel, Slow ProcessesTechnical Lead • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 29, 2010Pros: Working for Cisco is like being in a university: fun, challenging, and globalized.Cons: A huge company with a lot of process.
- 5.0A good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 14, 2025Pros: Flexible hours, friendly environment, short commute.Cons: old building, not diversify, safe place
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