Process
The OA platform is so bad for programming. There will be nothing following up when you finish the OA. The questions are not hard. They do not have a time limit, but you should finish as soon as possible when you receive the OA.
Questions
House robber
Maximum difference
Rotate matrix
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Engineer Masters role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer Masters roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer Masters interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
1.0
Absolutely dreadful, unprofessional team/org. Your mileage may vary with other orgs
Software Engineering Technical Leader • Current Employee
Remote
December 12, 2022
Pros: The company seems to be embracing new tech. Fair pay.
Cons: Contractors on some teams are treated with an enormous amount of disrespect by "blue badge" employees. I was one of these "blue badge" employees and hated seeing the contractors I worked with treated badly. Think rude language, lack of respect for working hours/time off, etc.
The interviewers also lied to me by omission during the interview process. The team I interviewed to join was disbanded as soon as I joined, and the work/colleagues changed as a result. Absolutely unprofessional.
3.0
Market Leader, Slow Changes
Operations Engineer • Current Employee
America, United States
April 5, 2024
Pros: Market leaders, customers like our services.
Cons: Big company, changes take time.
3.0
No growth, stagnant company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 2, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance; less toxic culture.
Cons: No growth; reduced promo cycles coming from Splunk was a shocker.
- 1.0Absolutely dreadful, unprofessional team/org. Your mileage may vary with other orgsSoftware Engineering Technical Leader • Current EmployeeRemoteDecember 12, 2022Pros: The company seems to be embracing new tech. Fair pay.Cons: Contractors on some teams are treated with an enormous amount of disrespect by "blue badge" employees. I was one of these "blue badge" employees and hated seeing the contractors I worked with treated badly. Think rude language, lack of respect for working hours/time off, etc. The interviewers also lied to me by omission during the interview process. The team I interviewed to join was disbanded as soon as I joined, and the work/colleagues changed as a result. Absolutely unprofessional.
- 3.0Market Leader, Slow ChangesOperations Engineer • Current EmployeeAmerica, United StatesApril 5, 2024Pros: Market leaders, customers like our services.Cons: Big company, changes take time.
- 3.0No growth, stagnant companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 2, 2025Pros: Work-life balance; less toxic culture.Cons: No growth; reduced promo cycles coming from Splunk was a shocker.
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