Software Engineer II Interview Experience - San Jose, California
October 27, 2014
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The process was very well planned and simple. I received an on-campus interview call, which was scheduled for three days after the phone call. The interview was mainly about systems and networking.
Questions
Data structures and algorithms
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 19 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer II role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
74%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive74%
Neutral16%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer II interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
3.0
Good Base Salary, but no perks
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 7, 2015
Pros: The base salaries are good. The work is dynamic, and if an employee doesn't like his/her current project, managers do help in getting them the right work.
There are some excellent development opportunities given to new graduates.
Work-life balance is good. The new office setting looks amazing.
Cons: - No stock options.
- The environment is a little dull; there's less interaction between employees.
- Less energetic.
1.0
Worst Company Ever
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 22, 2014
Pros: Not many that I can think of. I work in the Data Center Business Unit. I'm not sure about other business units.
Cons: Politics... politics... politics. If you are a good politician, you are in the right place. It is a very slow place for growth, with too many managers for a few software engineers.
3.0
Typical Big Company
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 19, 2013
Pros: They have the money and market share.
Cons: No perks, slow growth, bureaucracy.
- 3.0Good Base Salary, but no perksSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 7, 2015Pros: The base salaries are good. The work is dynamic, and if an employee doesn't like his/her current project, managers do help in getting them the right work. There are some excellent development opportunities given to new graduates. Work-life balance is good. The new office setting looks amazing.Cons: - No stock options. - The environment is a little dull; there's less interaction between employees. - Less energetic.
- 1.0Worst Company EverSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 22, 2014Pros: Not many that I can think of. I work in the Data Center Business Unit. I'm not sure about other business units.Cons: Politics... politics... politics. If you are a good politician, you are in the right place. It is a very slow place for growth, with too many managers for a few software engineers.
- 3.0Typical Big CompanySoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 19, 2013Pros: They have the money and market share.Cons: No perks, slow growth, bureaucracy.
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