Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I received a call after my resume was chosen from a pile of applications. The call was to schedule a time and date for an interview.
The shortlisting process was heavily scrutinized, but the interview was relatively easy. It was conducted by two engineers. They were older and seemed unhappy working for Cisco. They mentioned that the company no longer pays as well as it used to.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 125 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 3.0Top Flexibility, but Culture Politics Determines What You Work OnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 1, 2017Pros: Top Flexibility, okay pay (below avg)Cons: Culture politics determines what you work on. Especially if you are a minority (not Indian or White), there seem to be cultural "cliques" that play into favorability. In addition, Cisco's political neutrality generates a lack of culture, particularly for younger employees seeking companies that stand for something.
- 5.0A very good company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 12, 2014Pros: Great people work there. You can learn a lot from all of them and expand your networks with valuable contacts. Complete working hours/location flexibility.Cons: Decisions take a long time because of the hierarchy. Food is not free for employees. It is hard to get promotions due to the large number of people.
- 3.0Friendly, But Micromanaged, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 10, 2020Pros: Employee friendly, good work environment.Cons: Politics, less pay, and micromanagement are not good for new mothers.
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