Process
I had a phone interview in June. The duration lasted about 30 minutes.
I was asked about past projects and some general questions, such as:
- Sorting
- Searching
- Inserting/deleting nodes from a linked list
Questions
Some general data structure questions, such as sorting, searching, and inserting/deleting nodes from a linked list.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Engineer III role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer III roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer III interview process in Canada.
Cisco Work Experiences
3.0
Learn Big, Feel Small
Software Engineer III • Former Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
September 27, 2025
Pros: Excellent Learning Environment: Large companies offer structured training programs, mentorship, and opportunities to learn new technologies at scale.
Internal Mobility: Many opportunities to switch teams, roles, or even product areas without leaving the company.
Cons: Small Cog in a Large Machine: Your direct contribution might feel less impactful compared to working at a small startup, where a single person can drive core features.
Internal Competition: There can be strong competition for promotions, visibility on major projects, and limited high-level resources.
3.0
Good to go option in Chennai
Software Engineer III • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
July 3, 2025
Pros: Good in terms of projects and experience.
Cons: It is difficult to switch internally.
4.0
Good work-life balance with decent pay
Software Engineer III • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 20, 2025
Pros: - Good work-life balance
- Supportive management for career growth
Cons: - Need to face office politics at times.
- Pay could have been better.
- 3.0Learn Big, Feel SmallSoftware Engineer III • Former EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaSeptember 27, 2025Pros: Excellent Learning Environment: Large companies offer structured training programs, mentorship, and opportunities to learn new technologies at scale. Internal Mobility: Many opportunities to switch teams, roles, or even product areas without leaving the company.Cons: Small Cog in a Large Machine: Your direct contribution might feel less impactful compared to working at a small startup, where a single person can drive core features. Internal Competition: There can be strong competition for promotions, visibility on major projects, and limited high-level resources.
- 3.0Good to go option in ChennaiSoftware Engineer III • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJuly 3, 2025Pros: Good in terms of projects and experience.Cons: It is difficult to switch internally.
- 4.0Good work-life balance with decent paySoftware Engineer III • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 20, 2025Pros: - Good work-life balance - Supportive management for career growthCons: - Need to face office politics at times. - Pay could have been better.
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