Process
I applied online. The process took over two weeks. I received a call for an interview one week before it was scheduled. The interview was conducted by telephone and lasted about 30 minutes. I was asked about past projects and some general questions, including topics like threads and pointers.
Questions
I had a phone interview in June. The duration lasted about 30 minutes.
I was asked about some projects I did in the past, and some general questions about threads and pointers.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer II role in Canada.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles in Canada 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 II interview process in Canada.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 3.0Not a good company to start your careerSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 30, 2017Pros: - Great environment to grow your network. - Starting salary will be good.Cons: - Career growth is flat if you stick to one BU for more than 2 years. - The 80/20 rule applies here: 20% of the people will do the work of the rest 80% of people.
- 5.0Perfect work-life balanceSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 11, 2022Pros: Flexible work hours and more scope to learn new skills.Cons: nothing found as of now
- 4.0Good work-life balance, but less learningSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 27, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance. You don't get pulled on weekends (depends on the team). Team activities and fun.Cons: Increments are less. Many teams work on legacy systems and don't move to latest technologies, so there are fewer opportunities for learning. Management politics.
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