Software Engineer I Interview Experience - South San Jose Hills, California
Process
Initial phone screen with a recruiter, followed by an online interview with three employees on the prospective team. A second round with two more employees on the team then occurred, with both being technical interviews. The interview process was good, but after the initial online assessment, it took about two months to get a response.
Questions
Several LeetCode-style questions and one question to design multithreading.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Engineer I role in South San Jose Hills, California.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer I roles in South San Jose Hills, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer I interview process in South San Jose Hills, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 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.
- 3.0Not a good company for startersSoftware Engineer I • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 16, 2016Pros: - Not much work pressure - Cool environmentCons: - People are forced to work without bothering about their interest. - Late-night meetings. - Pay is not good. - Too much politics. - Some managers are very bad; they will screw your life.
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