Software Engineer Interview Experience - Ottawa, Canada
October 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I gave my CV during a career fair at university. A week later, I had a one-on-one interview that lasted approximately 45 minutes. I am still waiting for feedback. This is an entry-level position for software engineers.
Questions
Fundamentals of deadlocks, mutexes, critical sections, etc.
C code question, had to write on a whiteboard: reverse a string using pointers.
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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
26%
Pass 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
Positive48%
Neutral43%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in Ottawa, Ontario.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Great work environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
January 23, 2020
Pros: Good benefits.
Great work/life balance.
Cubicles (I hate open offices).
Smart perks (good PTO, onsite gym, no jungle gyms or teddy bears).
Cons: Not very conducive to innovation or out-of-the-box thinking. Features and development paths are generally set by marketing or sales needs.
5.0
Hybrid Work, Low Salary
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
January 22, 2024
Pros: Hybrid work makes life easier.
Cons: The salary is a bit low compared to other companies.
5.0
Currently working as a contractor
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
May 17, 2016
Pros: Nice atmosphere, and Cisco generally pays their contractors more than their full-time employees.
Cons: Limited benefits as a contractor.
- 4.0Great work environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 23, 2020Pros: Good benefits. Great work/life balance. Cubicles (I hate open offices). Smart perks (good PTO, onsite gym, no jungle gyms or teddy bears).Cons: Not very conducive to innovation or out-of-the-box thinking. Features and development paths are generally set by marketing or sales needs.
- 5.0Hybrid Work, Low SalarySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 22, 2024Pros: Hybrid work makes life easier.Cons: The salary is a bit low compared to other companies.
- 5.0Currently working as a contractorSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaMay 17, 2016Pros: Nice atmosphere, and Cisco generally pays their contractors more than their full-time employees.Cons: Limited benefits as a contractor.
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