Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
December 1, 2012
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview was 3 hours long and included 4 interviewers. They asked questions on Java, data structures, and single sign-on.
It was an average experience for a senior software engineer, not too tough and not too easy. The interview was appropriate for the position.
Questions
Basic data structures in Java
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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
54%
Pass 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
Positive65%
Neutral23%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
It's okay for an old company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 14, 2020
Pros: The company is trying new stuff and to be more modern, but it's still lacking behind.
Cons: Growth is slow.
Too much politics.
4.0
on
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 29, 2021
Pros: It is a profitable company.
Cons: Compensation leans more toward management.
3.0
Cisco is an OK Place to Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 9, 2010
Pros: Flexible about telecommuting and work hours.
Stable company.
Good place to start a career and learn for a few years, but may not be a good place to stay forever.
Senior leadership team has a good vision.
Cons: Career advancement can be slow.
It can be difficult to find good opportunities to grow career-wise.
Management, which is 2 levels or above, doesn't listen to you.
- 4.0It's okay for an old companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 14, 2020Pros: The company is trying new stuff and to be more modern, but it's still lacking behind.Cons: Growth is slow. Too much politics.
- 4.0onSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 29, 2021Pros: It is a profitable company.Cons: Compensation leans more toward management.
- 3.0Cisco is an OK Place to WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 9, 2010Pros: Flexible about telecommuting and work hours. Stable company. Good place to start a career and learn for a few years, but may not be a good place to stay forever. Senior leadership team has a good vision.Cons: Career advancement can be slow. It can be difficult to find good opportunities to grow career-wise. Management, which is 2 levels or above, doesn't listen to you.
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