Software Engineer - New Grad Interview Experience - Phoenix, Arizona
Process
The first step was a coding assessment using a third-party service, focusing on data structures and algorithms.
The second step was a technical interview where we covered:
- Resume review
- Behavioral assessment
- Object-oriented programming concepts
- Design pattern concepts
- System architecture
We finished the interview with two whiteboard coding problems, also covering data structures and algorithms.
Questions
When would you use a singleton?
What is MVC?
What are the characteristics of a class?
Why would you use a framework?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Engineer - New Grad role in Phoenix, Arizona.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer - New Grad roles in Phoenix, Arizona is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer - New Grad interview process in Phoenix, Arizona.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 4.0Great company, really good work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesOctober 19, 2024Pros: Great work-life balance overall.Cons: Too many layoffs, low morale
- 5.0Great place to learnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesMarch 27, 2023Pros: Great benefits, great team, great tech stack.Cons: I have no issues here.
- 5.0Great role overallSystems Architect • Current EmployeePhoenix, Arizona, United StatesDecember 23, 2021Pros: Work-life balance is great. Company culture is fun.Cons: Lots of time spent dealing with non-technical, post-sales issues, like licensing.
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