Software Engineer QA Interview Experience - United States
January 14, 2014
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
It took a long time to decide after multiple interviews.
Questions
It was a networking question, but it wasn't too bad.
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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
100%
Pass 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
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer QA interview process in United States.
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.
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.
- 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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