Process
Three technical interviews.
First was with the technical leader, who asked short questions for an hour.
After that, an interview with the direct manager, who posed questions on a more high-level.
Finally, an interview with the development manager and HR.
Questions
How to find a circle in the list. Writing a DFS algorithm. How to find the sole element in an array of duplicates. Design question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 15 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in Israel.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Israel is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral33%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in Israel.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Great Team, Projects; Pay Could Be Better
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 5, 2021
Pros: Nice people, good project, friendly to juniors.
Cons: Compensation not around the top tier.
2.0
Learn From Greats, Face Favoritism
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Milpitas, California, United States
April 25, 2024
Pros: A place where you could learn from some of the best minds in networking, who have been with the company for a long time.
Cons: Favoritism is a big problem.
3.0
Flexible Work, Conservative Leadership
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 27, 2012
Pros: Flexibility in working hours.
Can work from home.
Cons: The thing that comes to my mind is conservative leadership.
- 4.0Great Team, Projects; Pay Could Be BetterSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 5, 2021Pros: Nice people, good project, friendly to juniors.Cons: Compensation not around the top tier.
- 2.0Learn From Greats, Face FavoritismSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMilpitas, California, United StatesApril 25, 2024Pros: A place where you could learn from some of the best minds in networking, who have been with the company for a long time.Cons: Favoritism is a big problem.
- 3.0Flexible Work, Conservative LeadershipSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 27, 2012Pros: Flexibility in working hours. Can work from home.Cons: The thing that comes to my mind is conservative leadership.
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