Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
February 14, 2019
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Covered basics on how to implement a web application.
Wanted to see previous work examples.
The process included:
- A phone screening.
- Three on-site interviews.
Focus was on both front-end and back-end knowledge. Interviewed several people.
Questions
How would you structure a REST API?
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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
2.0
not very well
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 14, 2011
Pros: Big company, good benefits, bonus is okay. It still has leading technology, with many trainings. Good for fresh graduates.
Cons: It's hard to be promoted. There are lots of politics, and management does not care about employees. There are too many directors not contributing to the company.
4.0
It is a good company overall
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 21, 2013
Pros: It is a company that provides a lot of training to employees. You can't compare this company with other companies. The culture is very open and transparent.
Cons: Many politics and process issues, with a small amount of work.
5.0
Good place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 23, 2024
Pros: Work and life balance is good.
Friendly environment.
Cons: No diversity in mid-level engineers.
- 2.0not very wellSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 14, 2011Pros: Big company, good benefits, bonus is okay. It still has leading technology, with many trainings. Good for fresh graduates.Cons: It's hard to be promoted. There are lots of politics, and management does not care about employees. There are too many directors not contributing to the company.
- 4.0It is a good company overallSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 21, 2013Pros: It is a company that provides a lot of training to employees. You can't compare this company with other companies. The culture is very open and transparent.Cons: Many politics and process issues, with a small amount of work.
- 5.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 23, 2024Pros: Work and life balance is good. Friendly environment.Cons: No diversity in mid-level engineers.
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