Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
February 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
This was my first software engineer interview, so I just used it as practice.
It started with an online assessment that featured medium-level LeetCode questions.
I did not know how to solve the last question, so I was rejected from there, I guess.
Questions
Check if a string is balanced (with parentheses, brackets, etc.)
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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
3.0
A good place to get started
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 15, 2021
Pros: Industry standard salaries and team culture
Cons: Management should be more trained.
3.0
Good place to work if you have a family
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 25, 2008
Pros: Good Benefits, Competitive work environment
Cons: Far too big and bureaucratic to provide real growth opportunities. Lots of old timers biding time, being non-productive.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 4, 2021
Pros: Takes care of employees, has great health benefits.
Cons: It can be too stressful sometimes.
- 3.0A good place to get startedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 15, 2021Pros: Industry standard salaries and team cultureCons: Management should be more trained.
- 3.0Good place to work if you have a familySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 25, 2008Pros: Good Benefits, Competitive work environmentCons: Far too big and bureaucratic to provide real growth opportunities. Lots of old timers biding time, being non-productive.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 4, 2021Pros: Takes care of employees, has great health benefits.Cons: It can be too stressful sometimes.
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