Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
First, they sent me a blank Google Doc, asking me to write code on it so they could check the status of my answering. The questions asked were basic, but I hadn't prepared at all; my major is more like EE...
Q1: How to do binary tree search.
Q2: How do two different threads share information.
Q3: How to insert a thread.
Questions
Binary Tree Search
How do two different threads share information?
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 2.0Not good for new gradsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 22, 2020Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Lack of onboarding system and mentorship.
- 4.0Good work/life balance, lower pay than other tech companiesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 26, 2023Pros: Good work-life balance; they value your time.Cons: Very low pay compared to other tech.
- 5.0Amazing Wellbeing, Worth The RiskSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 14, 2020Pros: - Strong benefits package - 5 days for volunteering a year (in addition to PTO) - Donation matching - Focus on employee wellbeing: - Onsite health center and daycare - Good food onsite with a loving food staff - Intentionally seen during COVID-19 (the ELT has weekly calls focused on lifting spirits, checking in on employee wellness) - Strong work from home cultureCons: "Cisco layoffs" are notorious, but typically employees are given the opportunity to find new jobs internally.
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