Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
Process
The interview process began with an email outreach.
There was a phone conversation with the recruiter, followed by a conversation with the hiring manager.
Initially planned as a WebEx or onsite interview, two additional telephone interviews were conducted due to time constraints.
The people involved were friendly and easy to communicate with.
The turnaround time was very good; the hiring manager called to discuss the offer just 30 minutes after the second interview.
Questions
Nothing unexpected. The usual technical questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 2.0Benefits Good, Layoffs WorryingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesJune 24, 2021Pros: Be in the loop and get all benefits.Cons: Too many layoffs. Layoffs decided by your rapport with management.
- 3.0Good Benefits. Tough Work CultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesFebruary 1, 2025Pros: Team was great. Interesting work. Good benefits.Cons: Constant Layoffs Lots of Micromanagement
- 5.0A nice place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesOctober 16, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: cannot do full remote
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