Software Engineer Interview Experience - Boston, Massachusetts
May 1, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process included three technical phone interviews, featuring coding exercises and system design questions.
Although the process took about three weeks, HR was quite responsive. Additionally, the team focused on my strengths and how I would be a good fit for their needs.
Questions
Designing a highly available error logging app in the cloud
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in Boston, Massachusetts.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Boston, Massachusetts is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in Boston, Massachusetts.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Good Work, Little Choice
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
June 21, 2025
Pros: Good balance.
Good work.
Good growth potential.
Cons: Don't really get to pick what you work on.
4.0
Overall good, but layoff management is not great
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
September 12, 2024
Pros: Remote work, good work-life balance, and great team members.
Cons: Product development is difficult. Behind when it comes to building new products.
4.0
Wfh Bad, Frequent Layoffs
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
August 28, 2024
Pros: Work from home flexibility is bad.
Cons: Layoffs so often are bad.
- 5.0Good Work, Little ChoiceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesJune 21, 2025Pros: Good balance. Good work. Good growth potential.Cons: Don't really get to pick what you work on.
- 4.0Overall good, but layoff management is not greatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesSeptember 12, 2024Pros: Remote work, good work-life balance, and great team members.Cons: Product development is difficult. Behind when it comes to building new products.
- 4.0Wfh Bad, Frequent LayoffsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesAugust 28, 2024Pros: Work from home flexibility is bad.Cons: Layoffs so often are bad.
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