Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
Applied online. Phone interview. Onsite interview. Offer negotiation.
Questions
Explain the logic for implementing the diff command in Linux.
Consider various test cases and explain what will happen in each. Assume the two files are source code and are huge.
For example: File 1: 1-2-3-4 File 2: 1-3-4-2
What happens with these files?
Let's consider another test case: File 1: Apple File 2: Banana
What happens here?
Consider these files: File 1: Hello World File 2: Hello
What will be the output?
And finally: File 1: Hello File 2: Hello World
What is the expected output?
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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.
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Cisco Work Experiences
- 4.0Combination of very engineering-driven product development and strong consultative sales teamsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 26, 2014Pros: Opportunity to work with really smart people and see the impact of your work. There are always new projects and work on new approaches. Cisco may not always be first, but they are never shy about admitting they need to accelerate efforts to catch up. For a large company, they are quite nimble.Cons: Large company with very distributed decision making that is hard to make stick. To make a big impact, there are a lot of internal politics to work through and deal with. The company in general wants to do the right thing but frequently trips over its own feet.
- 5.0Best company to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 6, 2018Pros: Learning opportunities, Personal development, Career focusedCons: Promotions and salary hikes are not up to the market level.
- 5.0A pleasant place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 7, 2020Pros: Great WFH policy, supportive environment, good compensation package.Cons: Fewer transit options, not particularly flashy.
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