Process
The interview process includes a video behavioral interview, followed by a multiple-choice technical interview with about 20 questions on data structures and algorithms.
These were not LeetCode-style questions; instead, they were more general, with some system design questions included as well.
Questions
Behavioral questions, random general data structures questions in the form of multiple choice, and some system design 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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 2.0Software Engineer InternSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeJune 20, 2016Pros: Never too busy. No pressure from managers. The people seemed pretty easygoing.Cons: Not much to do. Didn't learn that much, and the mentors weren't that helpful. Low pay for SWE intern.
- 3.0Fun Outings, Stuck RoleSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeStanford, California, United StatesJuly 19, 2016Pros: - Work is fairly relaxed and easy. - Lots of great and fun company outings, with multiple events across teams. - It's a big company, so you get to meet a lot of great people.Cons: - Hard to advance. - You're kind of stuck in the position/role you're in, and it can be hard to change that role.
- 3.0Slow, but good prestigeSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 2, 2014Pros: There are a lot of smart people at Cisco, and this is a good place to learn and gain experience. The campus is also large and beautiful. Cisco has tons of resources.Cons: At times, the work is a little slow-paced. Some people who are mentors should not be mentors, whereas other people who should be mentors are not.
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