Software Engineer Interview Experience - Houston, Texas
October 1, 2015
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview consisted of simple behavioral questions. They asked about:
- Where I was a student
- What experience I had
- What tools I had used
- What programming languages I knew
- What location I would prefer
- What positions I was looking at
Then, they talked a little about the culture at Cisco, the opportunities, what positions are available for internships, and its diversity.
Questions
Tell me about your past internships.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in Houston, Texas.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Houston, Texas is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in Houston, Texas.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Great Culture, Annoying Layoffs
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Houston, Texas, United States
December 11, 2024
Pros: Really great culture and work-life balance.
Cons: Layoffs can be a bit annoying.
3.0
Good Start, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 13, 2025
Pros: Benefits are good.
A good place to start a career.
Cons: Salary is less.
Work-life balance can go for a toss.
5.0
Awesome place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Texas City, Texas, United States
November 13, 2025
Pros: Great benefits, culture, and work-life balance.
Cons: None, they are great company.
- 5.0Great Culture, Annoying LayoffsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHouston, Texas, United StatesDecember 11, 2024Pros: Really great culture and work-life balance.Cons: Layoffs can be a bit annoying.
- 3.0Good Start, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 13, 2025Pros: Benefits are good. A good place to start a career.Cons: Salary is less. Work-life balance can go for a toss.
- 5.0Awesome place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTexas City, Texas, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: Great benefits, culture, and work-life balance.Cons: None, they are great company.
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