Process
I was referred by my supervisor in graduate school to the engineering manager of the Cisco team I was applying for.
Then I went to the company and had a chat with the engineering manager to get to know each other a little bit.
A few days later, I got an onsite interview. I was asked something about my resume, a few design questions, and two easy coding questions.
Everything went smoothly. I got an offer the next day.
Questions
a design problem about the project they've been working on. I was asked to provide my solution based on my own research experience.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 72 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 4.0Profitable, But Unfocused BusinessSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 22, 2025Pros: Very professional with high revenues and margins.Cons: Too many business units, lack of focus.
- 4.0Chill Career, Lower PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 26, 2012Pros: You can climb the corporate ladder or sit back and go with the flow. The sky is the limit at Cisco. You can also chill with your feet on the ground if you would like to.Cons: It is easy to get caught up in a relaxed working environment and lose your motivation. Salary is relatively lower than most Valley jobs. Team members are older.
- 4.0Great graduate positionSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeGalway, IrelandJanuary 17, 2025Pros: Excellent team of engineers. Fantastic mentors and a great place to start your software career. Really friendly and open working atmosphere and plenty of activities on regularly.Cons: High pressure for on-call situations and some politics between US and Irish-based engineering teams.
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