Software Engineer, Entry Level Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
The first interview is on the phone for an entry-level software developer position. They require knowledge in C and Python.
I was scheduled for a phone screening and was then told most questions would be asked on understanding algorithms and data structures.
Questions
Do you know link systems and binary trees?
Explain how to reverse a string in C.
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Interview Statistics
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Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer, Entry Level roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer, Entry Level interview process in San Francisco, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 4.0Best Work-Life BalanceData Engineering Leader • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 22, 2024Pros: Competitive cash compensation compared to other tech companies.Cons: Not enough RSU compensation compared to peers.
- 5.0Great place to workDirector of Site Reliability Engineering • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 21, 2020Pros: Voted best place to work 2020. Fortune 500 Employer. Treats employees fairly.Cons: Cisco reinventing itself to keep up.
- 5.0Good Pay, Bad LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 9, 2020Pros: Flexible in work hours, and the pay is good.Cons: Not good leadership, including managers and directors.
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