Software Engineer QA Interview Experience - United States
Process
Conducted a phone screen with the manager. This mostly covered my resume and other topics.
Following that, I came in for four hours of in-person interviews. These interviews were both technical and behavioral in nature.
The technical questions covered language properties from languages listed on my resume (Java: polymorphism, inheritance, etc.).
I was extended an offer the next evening.
Questions
What is polymorphism?
What is inheritance?
What is the matter with this code? (Had a Java snippet with a dict of hashmaps)
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer QA role in United States.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer QA roles in the United States 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 QA interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 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.
- 3.0Market Leader, Slow ChangesOperations Engineer • Current EmployeeAmerica, United StatesApril 5, 2024Pros: Market leaders, customers like our services.Cons: Big company, changes take time.
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