Process
Two back-to-back interviews were conducted. Each interview lasted one hour.
They did not ask about my experiences, nor did they ask any behavioral questions.
The first interview was really difficult. They asked low-level systems and Linux questions.
The second interview consisted of medium LeetCode questions. They were pretty easy to solve.
They needed me to code them in C, but most of the time, they did not require compilation or for me to show my answer. Pseudocode was generally good enough. There were also some pointer questions.
Questions
If an application goes down in production, how can you figure out the problem?
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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
- 4.0Good Balance, Few PromotionsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 22, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance overall.Cons: Not many growing chances or promotions.
- 4.0Great Vibe, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 19, 2023Pros: WLB, Culture, People, Office, CityCons: Pay may be low compared to other big tech.
- 5.0Great Place, Bad FacilitiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 25, 2021Pros: It’s a great place to work.Cons: The buildings don’t have great facilities.
Cisco Interview Questions
