Software Engineer (Full Time) Entry Level Interview Experience - Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Process
I met Cisco recruiters at my university's career fair earlier this semester.
Unfortunately, I was unavailable for their on-campus interview times, so I had a Webex phone interview instead.
The first phone interview was with, I believe, a manager. He asked basic behavioral and technical questions. The whole interview lasted 20 minutes.
After a week, I was emailed that I did not make it past to the next stage.
Questions
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Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer (Full Time) Entry Level roles in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer (Full Time) Entry Level interview process in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 5.0Cisco is really greatSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina, United StatesOctober 4, 2025Pros: The people care about the work they do. They take mentorship seriously, and I've built some great connections with engineers I look up to.Cons: It is a large company, so you can get cases of bureaucracy, but it depends on what kind of work you do. Usually, smaller engineering teams can move fast.
- 4.0Flexible Roles, Weak LeadershipSolutions Architect • Current EmployeeResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina, United StatesSeptember 2, 2020Pros: It was easy to move around to different roles and technologies.Cons: Weak leadership in recent years.
- 4.0Great place to work, can get politicalSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina, United StatesJune 26, 2023Pros: Great place to work, always challenged to grow. Compensation is fair but can be limited depending on who you’re reporting to.Cons: Politics get in the way of innovation. Favoritism and politics can impact your bonuses, raises, and what work you do.
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