Process
Initial phone call with bit manipulation questions.
1-hour interview with OS-related implementation questions and concepts.
Coding question in C/Python (easy level).
Focus more on threads, mutexes, semaphores, atomics, and other embedded concepts and implementation.
Questions
OS related questions and implementations (mutex, sems, atomic, threads, etc.)
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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
Great company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 12, 2024
Pros: Best work-life balance so far.
Cons: There are such cons as of now.
4.0
A good place to go through the motions
Software Engineer • Former Employee
January 21, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance. With any job, there are moments of ups and downs (longer vs. shorter hours).
Cons: Salary not as competitive and not much room for advancement.
1.0
Work-life Balance, No Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
February 1, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance present.
Cons: Less hike, more politics, no growth.
- 5.0Great company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 12, 2024Pros: Best work-life balance so far.Cons: There are such cons as of now.
- 4.0A good place to go through the motionsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJanuary 21, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance. With any job, there are moments of ups and downs (longer vs. shorter hours).Cons: Salary not as competitive and not much room for advancement.
- 1.0Work-life Balance, No GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 1, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance present.Cons: Less hike, more politics, no growth.
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