Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
May 1, 2011
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Applied online.
Initial phone screening for 2.5 hours. Discussions involved OS concepts, DS, algorithms, resume-based projects, and some behavioral questions.
Scheduled second round involving a series of 4 Webex interviews on the same day.
Questions
OS CONCEPTS, DATA STRUCTURES
MEMORY MANAGEMENT
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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
I enjoyed my time
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 11, 2021
Pros: I love the people, the relaxed workspace, and the great perks.
Cons: Not many things to dislike. Maybe the fact that a lot of people work there.
2.0
Decent Tech, Lacking Management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 8, 2020
Pros: The tech is decent, and there are a lot of learning opportunities.
Cons: Management is not up to the mark.
1.0
A terrible and unrewarding experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 14, 2023
Pros: Interviews are not very difficult to clear. Promise of a great career if you have strong networking fundamentals.
Cons: Riddled with politics and wasteful middle managers. No job security because of yearly layoffs. Pay is extremely non-competitive.
- 5.0I enjoyed my timeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 11, 2021Pros: I love the people, the relaxed workspace, and the great perks.Cons: Not many things to dislike. Maybe the fact that a lot of people work there.
- 2.0Decent Tech, Lacking ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 8, 2020Pros: The tech is decent, and there are a lot of learning opportunities.Cons: Management is not up to the mark.
- 1.0A terrible and unrewarding experienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 14, 2023Pros: Interviews are not very difficult to clear. Promise of a great career if you have strong networking fundamentals.Cons: Riddled with politics and wasteful middle managers. No job security because of yearly layoffs. Pay is extremely non-competitive.
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