Software Engineer III Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I was referred by an employee and received an immediate call from the recruiter to discuss my interest.
The hiring manager then called to have a brief discussion about my background and qualifications.
After that, I was invited for an on-site interview. The interview lasted from 11 AM to 6 PM, during which I was interviewed by approximately seven people. We discussed C programming, data structures, algorithms, networking skills, and more.
Following the interviews, I completed a written test in C.
The next day, I received a call from the manager informing me that I was hired. That's it.
Questions
Question about Linux internals: shared memory concepts.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer III role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer III roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer III interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 3.0Good company to work as a software engineerSoftware Engineer III • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 30, 2012Pros: Exposure Diversity of work Flexible schedule Tuition reimbursementCons: Less perks More taxing during release timeframe
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer III • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 18, 2011Pros: A great place to work.Cons: Laid-back technology and resistance to move to new/advanced technology with time. People who have been there for years are unwilling to change the way they have been working.
- 3.0Good experience. Some teams are dynamic and fast-paced, like mineSoftware Engineer III • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 19, 2013Pros: Latest technologies to work on. Plenty of internal opportunities to shift focus and gain a better skillset.Cons: Not all teams are fast-paced. There are lots of layers between senior management and the lowest-level engineers.
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