Software Engineer IV Interview Experience - San Jose, California
October 1, 2010
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Hiring manager called, and did phone interview and went for 5 rounds of 1-1 interview.
Questions
Hash Table implementation.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer IV role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
80%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer IV roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral40%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer IV interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
3.0
Good Perks, Slow Growth
Software Engineer IV • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 19, 2017
Pros: Relaxed atmosphere, nice cafeteria, flexible timing, more PTO, 401k match.
Cons: Slow growth and fewer hikes.
4.0
Cisco is a great place to work for
Software Engineer IV • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 13, 2008
Pros: Opportunity to learn great technology, well recognized and a leader in everything it does.
Cons: Too big to be nimble. Not so well paying as it is thought of from the outside. Too much management centric.
3.0
Okay company: no promotions, no growth
Software Engineer IV • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 25, 2013
Pros: Good benefits, great salary, and an easy working environment.
Cons: No promotion, lots of politics, and a very slow-moving company.
- 3.0Good Perks, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer IV • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 19, 2017Pros: Relaxed atmosphere, nice cafeteria, flexible timing, more PTO, 401k match.Cons: Slow growth and fewer hikes.
- 4.0Cisco is a great place to work forSoftware Engineer IV • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 13, 2008Pros: Opportunity to learn great technology, well recognized and a leader in everything it does.Cons: Too big to be nimble. Not so well paying as it is thought of from the outside. Too much management centric.
- 3.0Okay company: no promotions, no growthSoftware Engineer IV • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 25, 2013Pros: Good benefits, great salary, and an easy working environment.Cons: No promotion, lots of politics, and a very slow-moving company.
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