Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
June 1, 2012
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Three technical interviews were conducted, followed by one HR interview. The negotiation with HR was tough. The technical interviews were average. Interviewers were pretty helpful, and hints were given when stuck. It was a whiteboard session where syntax was of less importance.
Questions
- Algo, data structures, and puzzles.
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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
Amazing Colleagues, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 5, 2023
Pros: Wow, it was amazing to have such nice colleagues.
Cons: The way was low for the level and pay at other companies.
4.0
Good Manager, Messy Systems
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 26, 2023
Pros: Good manager, good location, easy commute, growth.
Cons: Low pay, messy systems, no perks.
3.0
It's all about the team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 17, 2015
Pros: Flexible hours and good benefits.
It has multiple teams working on different technologies, so you get to explore various avenues by moving around in Cisco.
Cons: Bureaucracy, sycophancy, undermining the value of a good employee, and a very low pay package.
- 4.0Amazing Colleagues, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 5, 2023Pros: Wow, it was amazing to have such nice colleagues.Cons: The way was low for the level and pay at other companies.
- 4.0Good Manager, Messy SystemsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 26, 2023Pros: Good manager, good location, easy commute, growth.Cons: Low pay, messy systems, no perks.
- 3.0It's all about the teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 17, 2015Pros: Flexible hours and good benefits. It has multiple teams working on different technologies, so you get to explore various avenues by moving around in Cisco.Cons: Bureaucracy, sycophancy, undermining the value of a good employee, and a very low pay package.
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