Process
The whole decision process took three months.
That's an insane amount of time to be waiting for a decision, especially during COVID.
They seemed extremely tired, or just not interested in interviewing or talking in general.
Questions
Can you find an algorithm to count bits with efficient time complexity?
Can you explain TCP/IP and how it works, and how do packets travel from one host to another across networks?
Can you implement merge sort or quicksort?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in Ottawa, Ontario.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Ottawa, Ontario 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 Ottawa, Ontario.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 5.0A very good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaNovember 6, 2024Pros: I really enjoy working here. It's a big company, and I have a good work-life balance.Cons: Big companies move slowly and take time to make decisions.
- 4.0Nice place to work, nice work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaDecember 21, 2015Pros: Very nice place, great people to work with. Very good work-life balance. Great benefits and vacation.Cons: Career growth for a new hire is a little slow.
- 3.0I regret staying for so longSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaMay 6, 2024Pros: Salary is somewhat higher for the area.Cons: Skills are not developed; promotions take a decade to happen.
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