Process
The interview process consists of the following stages:
- An online assessment with three questions.
- A 30-minute recruiter phone screen.
- Two rounds of technical interviews:
- One hour focused on APIs.
- One hour for LC-type questions.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 30 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
43%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral37%
Negative3%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Great Cisco Ucs Intern Experience
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 28, 2016
Pros: Great experience at Cisco, working on the UCS team.
Cons: People there don't really like to go into the office to work. This could be a pro depending on whether you need to contact them or not.
5.0
Awesome Internship Experience
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 15, 2013
Pros: All of my co-workers were very friendly. There is a great collaborative atmosphere, and teamwork is always encouraged. Managers are always very accessible and helpful, and they frequently check in to make sure that you are doing well.
Cons: It is a very large company, so it can be hard to stand out at times, but if you do a great job on something, you will almost always get recognized for it.
4.0
Engaging, Helpful, Virtual Learning
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
December 10, 2020
Pros: Engaging, cooperative, helpful learning experience.
Cons: This internship was virtual, so I could not see Cisco's campus.
- 5.0Great Cisco Ucs Intern ExperienceSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 28, 2016Pros: Great experience at Cisco, working on the UCS team.Cons: People there don't really like to go into the office to work. This could be a pro depending on whether you need to contact them or not.
- 5.0Awesome Internship ExperienceSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 15, 2013Pros: All of my co-workers were very friendly. There is a great collaborative atmosphere, and teamwork is always encouraged. Managers are always very accessible and helpful, and they frequently check in to make sure that you are doing well.Cons: It is a very large company, so it can be hard to stand out at times, but if you do a great job on something, you will almost always get recognized for it.
- 4.0Engaging, Helpful, Virtual LearningSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeDecember 10, 2020Pros: Engaging, cooperative, helpful learning experience.Cons: This internship was virtual, so I could not see Cisco's campus.
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