Software Engineer III Interview Experience - San Jose, California
January 1, 2010
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
It was very similar to any other big company.
Questions
Some Java Puzzles
Some Programming Questions
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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
89%
Pass 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
Positive56%
Neutral33%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer III interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
A good company to work for
Software Engineer III • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 3, 2014
Pros: Big company with internal opportunities, if you learn how to take advantage of them.
Cons: Decisions take too long; everything is very slow.
4.0
Great learning and very exciting
Software Engineer III • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 16, 2012
Pros: The culture of this company is excellent.
The work-life balance for this company is good.
Remote working capabilities are great.
It serves as an example for peer companies.
Cons: Below average pay and bonus compared to other similar companies.
Large company, so transparency is very low.
Employees can be treated with more respect and appreciation rather than just a number.
2.0
Feedback as a former Cisco employee
Software Engineer III • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 11, 2008
Pros: Stable company with good learning opportunities.
Cons: Compensation is not competitive at all with the market.
- 4.0A good company to work forSoftware Engineer III • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 3, 2014Pros: Big company with internal opportunities, if you learn how to take advantage of them.Cons: Decisions take too long; everything is very slow.
- 4.0Great learning and very excitingSoftware Engineer III • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 16, 2012Pros: The culture of this company is excellent. The work-life balance for this company is good. Remote working capabilities are great. It serves as an example for peer companies.Cons: Below average pay and bonus compared to other similar companies. Large company, so transparency is very low. Employees can be treated with more respect and appreciation rather than just a number.
- 2.0Feedback as a former Cisco employeeSoftware Engineer III • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 11, 2008Pros: Stable company with good learning opportunities.Cons: Compensation is not competitive at all with the market.
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