Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
June 1, 2011
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Seven rounds of interviews.
Was asked to code algorithms.
Fluency in programming languages was assessed well.
Knowledge of software engineering principles is a must.
Overall, the difficulty level is moderate. I wouldn't rate this as difficult in any way.
Questions
Java coding questions. Design pattern 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
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
Kind People, Missed Opportunities
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 3, 2025
Pros: Kind people and alright salary
Cons: Lack of diversity and opportunity.
1.0
Quality Work, Unprofessional Setting
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 5, 2014
Pros: I was interested in the quality of work.
Cons: The work environment wasn't very professional.
5.0
Good place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 24, 2014
Pros: A very good place to work.
Cons: Too many layers of management.
- 4.0Kind People, Missed OpportunitiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 3, 2025Pros: Kind people and alright salaryCons: Lack of diversity and opportunity.
- 1.0Quality Work, Unprofessional SettingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 5, 2014Pros: I was interested in the quality of work.Cons: The work environment wasn't very professional.
- 5.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 24, 2014Pros: A very good place to work.Cons: Too many layers of management.
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