Software Engineer I Interview Experience - Ottawa, Ontario
Process
There were two interviews: first with the manager, and second, a technical interview conducted on WebEx.
They moved quickly, with the entire process completed within a month.
Some may have found the questions difficult, but the individuals conducting the interviews were friendly.
A background check was performed to confirm the information provided in my Curriculum Vitae.
Questions
OS, networking, algorithms, problem solving.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer I role in Ottawa, Ontario.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer I roles in Ottawa, Ontario is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer I interview process in Ottawa, Ontario.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 5.0Very satisfying company and jobSoftware Engineer I • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaOctober 5, 2013Pros: Great people to work with, a great environment to work in, and great projects to work on.Cons: a little too much bureaucracy
- 3.0If you land on a good team, it's a truly excellent jobSoftware Engineer I • Former EmployeeResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina, United StatesApril 14, 2025Pros: Good Pay Excellent Benefits Remote WorkCons: Company culture varies extremely from team to team.
- 4.0Great Work-Life BalanceSoftware Engineer I • Current EmployeeLos Altos, California, United StatesFebruary 28, 2017Pros: Flexible work-from-home schedule (depends on manager). Remodeled offices have standing desks. Some buildings have free snacks and espresso coffee.Cons: Sometimes there can be bureaucracy and drama. Free snacks and espresso depend on the decision made by your business unit to fund it. No free lunch.
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