Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
October 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The process began with an elevator pitch shortlist, followed by an hour of interviews.
It wasn't very difficult and tested the fundamentals. Background knowledge helped a lot, in addition to having a good profile.
The process wasn't tedious, and hopefully, it will result in a positive response.
Questions
Algorithms, data structures, and resume.
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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
20%
Pass 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
Positive70%
Neutral20%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
A nice place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
October 16, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: cannot do full remote
3.0
Good Benefits.
Tough Work Culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
February 1, 2025
Pros: Team was great.
Interesting work.
Good benefits.
Cons: Constant Layoffs
Lots of Micromanagement
5.0
Great Work, Poor Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
August 28, 2023
Pros: Very good. Will be at this company.
Cons: Poor career development at this company.
- 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
- 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
- 5.0Great Work, Poor GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesAugust 28, 2023Pros: Very good. Will be at this company.Cons: Poor career development at this company.
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