Software Engineer-III Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I applied directly on the Career Website. Within a couple of weeks, I received an email from HR regarding an onsite interview. There was no telephonic interview, as I was local to San Jose.
HR provided the interview schedule, including the interviewers' names and their respective job titles.
I was interviewed by four experienced engineers, each for 45 minutes. After the interviews, I did not receive any response from the hiring team or HR, even though I sent two emails asking for feedback or results.
After about 40 days, I received a call from HR stating that they were still considering my profile for the position. One week after that call, I received an offer, which I accepted. :)
Questions
Questions were all around Data Structures and Operating Systems Concepts, and about previous job experience/projects.
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Interview Statistics
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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
- 3.0Too many re-orgsSoftware Engineer-III • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 12, 2022Pros: Can be chill at times.Cons: They re-org like every few months, and I have had so many managers.
- 4.0Good team, interesting workSoftware Engineer-III • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 19, 2020Pros: Good team, interesting work, good work-life balance, less politics.Cons: Much older people. Less diversity.
- 3.0Now a Median Company to Work ForSoftware Engineer-III • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 3, 2019Pros: Good company to work with after a couple of years at the start of your career. Will have more development opportunities depending on your team and the work they contribute to the company. Has good work-life balance; it's flexible in this aspect. Good health insurance options and 401K match.Cons: No clarity on bonus and promotions. It will take a few years for them, and there will be a minimal hike in salary. Managers have absolute control of your career; HR is non-existent. Compensation is still below industry standards. There are lots of politics inside the teams, which is frustrating for employees as they don't get a chance to work on areas where their interest lies. Lay-offs happen twice a year.
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