Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
January 1, 2013
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process involved four rounds of technical interviews. These were not very difficult. Preparation should focus on previous projects and your technical expertise. Overall, it was an average interview and not very difficult to pass if prepared well.
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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
5.0
Cisco is a cool place to work on the latest technologies
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 1, 2013
Pros: Flexible work hours, open culture. Latest and greatest work.
Cons: Work pressure is a bit high, but that is not forced upon you. You can choose your workload.
4.0
Good Culture, Layoff Worries
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 31, 2023
Pros: Company culture was good, and it was nice to hang out with fellow co-workers.
Cons: Layoffs can happen and they can affect people.
5.0
Easygoing, Plenty Of Free Time
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 3, 2021
Pros: Easygoing work environment, free time.
Cons: - - - - - - - - -
- 5.0Cisco is a cool place to work on the latest technologiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 1, 2013Pros: Flexible work hours, open culture. Latest and greatest work.Cons: Work pressure is a bit high, but that is not forced upon you. You can choose your workload.
- 4.0Good Culture, Layoff WorriesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 31, 2023Pros: Company culture was good, and it was nice to hang out with fellow co-workers.Cons: Layoffs can happen and they can affect people.
- 5.0Easygoing, Plenty Of Free TimeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 3, 2021Pros: Easygoing work environment, free time.Cons: - - - - - - - - -
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