Process
There was no technical question; the interview was very simple. It was a single phone interview. I was asked for references, I provided two, and after two hours, I received the offer. It took more time to get the paperwork and sign the offer.
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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
29%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive49%
Neutral39%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Cisco Systems Review
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 5, 2017
Pros: Great people.
Very supportive seniors.
Awesome campus.
Very good work-life balance.
Cons: No Cons for Cisco Systems
4.0
Really great experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Santa Clara, California, United States
January 10, 2013
Pros: Good work, amazing culture and pay.
Cons: Don't easily convert internships, especially if you are a direct hire.
5.0
Remote Work, Messy Tech
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 8, 2025
Pros: Permanent Remote in few BUs
Cons: Manual, outdated, or redundant processes in some tech areas.
- 5.0Cisco Systems ReviewSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 5, 2017Pros: Great people. Very supportive seniors. Awesome campus. Very good work-life balance.Cons: No Cons for Cisco Systems
- 4.0Really great experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSanta Clara, California, United StatesJanuary 10, 2013Pros: Good work, amazing culture and pay.Cons: Don't easily convert internships, especially if you are a direct hire.
- 5.0Remote Work, Messy TechSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 8, 2025Pros: Permanent Remote in few BUsCons: Manual, outdated, or redundant processes in some tech areas.
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