Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
June 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Several coding interview questions were asked by three people. I was tested on my Java skills and asked a few LeetCode questions. Afterward, I was tested on React basics, which was not too technical.
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
3.0
A great place to start your career
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 28, 2021
Pros: A great place to start your career, with plenty of folks looking out for inexperienced engineers.
Cons: Not challenged much, can become repetitive.
5.0
Laid-back Culture, Great!
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 19, 2016
Pros: It's great! The company culture is laid-back, which I like.
Cons: Nothing really, at least till now.
4.0
Good Balance, Too Much Politics
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 25, 2021
Pros: Good work-life balance, friendly colleagues.
Cons: Too much politics, no growth.
- 3.0A great place to start your careerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 28, 2021Pros: A great place to start your career, with plenty of folks looking out for inexperienced engineers.Cons: Not challenged much, can become repetitive.
- 5.0Laid-back Culture, Great!Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 19, 2016Pros: It's great! The company culture is laid-back, which I like.Cons: Nothing really, at least till now.
- 4.0Good Balance, Too Much PoliticsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 25, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance, friendly colleagues.Cons: Too much politics, no growth.
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