Process
Had a 15-minute chat with an engineer over Webex. It was quite informal, but there was still an evaluation. I believe it was intended to quickly select candidates for more formal interviews. I am still waiting for more formal interviews.
Questions
Went over past experience and two simple questions on Python.
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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 place to work for parents with a good work/life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Feltham, England, United Kingdom
May 27, 2021
Pros: Smart people in a calm and relaxed environment.
Excellent benefits and workplace for parents and people with family life.
Cons: Salary is quite low compared to the competition.
4.0
Learn Lots, Growth Uncertain
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
April 30, 2018
Pros: Good for learning, and facilities are good.
Cons: Growth is questionable. The right team gets you to the right place, and the other [team gets you] somewhere else.
4.0
Great Team, Layoffs Worry
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
October 17, 2024
Pros: The team is very open and welcoming.
The company offers great advantages.
Cons: Layoffs are frequent.
Not a lot of career opportunities.
- 5.0Great place to work for parents with a good work/life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeFeltham, England, United KingdomMay 27, 2021Pros: Smart people in a calm and relaxed environment. Excellent benefits and workplace for parents and people with family life.Cons: Salary is quite low compared to the competition.
- 4.0Learn Lots, Growth UncertainSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 30, 2018Pros: Good for learning, and facilities are good.Cons: Growth is questionable. The right team gets you to the right place, and the other [team gets you] somewhere else.
- 4.0Great Team, Layoffs WorrySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMontreal, Quebec, CanadaOctober 17, 2024Pros: The team is very open and welcoming. The company offers great advantages.Cons: Layoffs are frequent. Not a lot of career opportunities.
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