Process
A pretty easy interview with expected questions from the networking domain.
Topics covered routing protocols, SDN, L2, and coding in Python.
For routing, the questions were on OSPF and BGP.
For L2, the questions were on STP, RSTP, and MSTP.
Questions
Minimize routing updates in OSPF when a particular set of routes flaps.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Engineer QA role in Canada.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer QA roles in Canada is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer QA interview process in Canada.
Cisco Work Experiences
2.0
Great Perks, Clueless Leaders
Software Engineer QA • Current Employee
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
September 8, 2025
Pros: Good perks, salary, and benefits (RSU, ESPP, RRSP matching, and great health benefits).
Cons: Security Business Group leaders are clueless. There is no roadmap, and priorities keep changing. The ELT is getting fat bonuses while conducting layoffs every quarter.
3.0
Layoffs every 6 months
Software Engineer QA • Current Employee
March 26, 2024
Pros: Work-life balance is good. Compensation and benefits are good too.
Cons: Depending on the team, the culture promotes favoritism.
5.0
Good Cisco Benefits, So-so General
Software Test Engineer • Current Employee
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
January 16, 2023
Pros: Cisco provides a good benefit.
Cons: The general benefit is so-so.
- 2.0Great Perks, Clueless LeadersSoftware Engineer QA • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 8, 2025Pros: Good perks, salary, and benefits (RSU, ESPP, RRSP matching, and great health benefits).Cons: Security Business Group leaders are clueless. There is no roadmap, and priorities keep changing. The ELT is getting fat bonuses while conducting layoffs every quarter.
- 3.0Layoffs every 6 monthsSoftware Engineer QA • Current EmployeeMarch 26, 2024Pros: Work-life balance is good. Compensation and benefits are good too.Cons: Depending on the team, the culture promotes favoritism.
- 5.0Good Cisco Benefits, So-so GeneralSoftware Test Engineer • Current EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaJanuary 16, 2023Pros: Cisco provides a good benefit.Cons: The general benefit is so-so.
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