Process
I was given three HackerRank coding questions to be solved in 90 minutes.
Overall, I thought the interview was easy, but I didn't hear back from them for over a month.
They got back to me later, asking if I was still interested in the job, with no feedback about my coding interview.
Questions
Finding the longest palindrome in a string.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Engineer, PhD role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer, PhD roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer, PhD interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
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.
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.
4.0
Good Balance, Slow Growth
Software Developer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 16, 2022
Pros: Great work-life balance and perks.
Cons: Slow career growth, slow-paced environment.
- 3.0Market Leader, Slow ChangesOperations Engineer • Current EmployeeAmerica, United StatesApril 5, 2024Pros: Market leaders, customers like our services.Cons: Big company, changes take time.
- 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.
- 4.0Good Balance, Slow GrowthSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 16, 2022Pros: Great work-life balance and perks.Cons: Slow career growth, slow-paced environment.
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