Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
May 1, 2012
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I had a phone screen, followed by a half-day face-to-face interview with the team members and manager. They extended the offer within two days. I then had a few rounds of salary negotiations with HR.
Questions
Swap two integers without using an additional variable.
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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
Great company to work for!
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 29, 2023
Pros: Everything is great at Cisco Systems!
Cons: I did not really have anything.
4.0
Cisco salary review
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 19, 2025
Pros: Benefits:
* Work-life balance
* Culture
Cons: None None None None applicable
4.0
Excellent Work-Life Balance, Slow Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 1, 2016
Pros: Excellent work-life balance. Flexible with respect to day-to-day roles and responsibilities. Depends on which team and business unit you land in.
Cons: Slow growth. If you are a fresh graduate, it will be a long career path ahead.
- 5.0Great company to work for!Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 29, 2023Pros: Everything is great at Cisco Systems!Cons: I did not really have anything.
- 4.0Cisco salary reviewSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 19, 2025Pros: Benefits: * Work-life balance * CultureCons: None None None None applicable
- 4.0Excellent Work-Life Balance, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 1, 2016Pros: Excellent work-life balance. Flexible with respect to day-to-day roles and responsibilities. Depends on which team and business unit you land in.Cons: Slow growth. If you are a fresh graduate, it will be a long career path ahead.
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