Software Engineer I Interview Experience - Chapel Hill, North Carolina
March 1, 2015
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I went over my entire resume with the interviewer and answered questions regarding each section.
There were no specific technical questions. However, they did ask about the classes I took, such as Data Structures and Algorithms.
The interviewer was fairly laid-back and nice.
I had only one interview and received an email the following week.
The email was neither an offer nor a second-round interview invitation. It stated that I was still under consideration for the position and that the selection process would occur in the coming weeks.
At the time of this review, I am still waiting.
Questions
Tell me about hash tables.
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The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Engineer I role in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer I roles in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer I interview process in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Cisco Work Experiences
2.0
Everything is based on the team
Software Engineer I • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 19, 2013
Pros: Big company, lots of trainings, facilities like a gym and cafeteria. No restrictions on internet usage as long as it is legitimate.
Cons: Less pay for engineers till grade 6. Other companies pay a lot more.
Also, your hikes and promotions depend on the team you are in. If you are in BUs like NOSTG, you can expect less hikes and promotions.
Also, it seems that NOSTG India is more of a sustenance-doing team rather than any interesting work.
3.0
Good experience working here, really
Software Engineer I • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 20, 2013
Pros: Flexibility, freedom, & superb work culture
Cons: Too much peer pressure, relative performance.
4.0
Very good start with lots of learning, fun, and collaboration
Software Engineer I • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 9, 2012
Pros: Cisco is a very well-organized company.
It leads the world towards new kinds of networking by providing many smart solutions.
It looks towards entering new markets and will always be making very effective and intelligent decisions.
The technologies that are being developed and worked on are very advanced. It will definitely be very interesting to know that a lot is going on in the networking field.
The work-life balance is very good, and I've heard the same from many colleagues with different ages of experience.
Cons: The compensation is not on par with other networking companies, although it has additional benefits.
There is very little scope for work for new college hires (mostly bug fixes), which is mostly the same for many product-based companies.
Although an engineer gets to see and learn a lot, they have to wait for a very long time to be one of the contributors in the field.
- 2.0Everything is based on the teamSoftware Engineer I • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 19, 2013Pros: Big company, lots of trainings, facilities like a gym and cafeteria. No restrictions on internet usage as long as it is legitimate.Cons: Less pay for engineers till grade 6. Other companies pay a lot more. Also, your hikes and promotions depend on the team you are in. If you are in BUs like NOSTG, you can expect less hikes and promotions. Also, it seems that NOSTG India is more of a sustenance-doing team rather than any interesting work.
- 3.0Good experience working here, reallySoftware Engineer I • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 20, 2013Pros: Flexibility, freedom, & superb work cultureCons: Too much peer pressure, relative performance.
- 4.0Very good start with lots of learning, fun, and collaborationSoftware Engineer I • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 9, 2012Pros: Cisco is a very well-organized company. It leads the world towards new kinds of networking by providing many smart solutions. It looks towards entering new markets and will always be making very effective and intelligent decisions. The technologies that are being developed and worked on are very advanced. It will definitely be very interesting to know that a lot is going on in the networking field. The work-life balance is very good, and I've heard the same from many colleagues with different ages of experience.Cons: The compensation is not on par with other networking companies, although it has additional benefits. There is very little scope for work for new college hires (mostly bug fixes), which is mostly the same for many product-based companies. Although an engineer gets to see and learn a lot, they have to wait for a very long time to be one of the contributors in the field.
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