Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
Typical interview process includes one phone screen and 3-4 on-site (or telephonic) interviews.
You will be connected with a hiring manager and/or a team manager. They will contact you and fix a date that suits both parties. The interview itself was very smooth and was conducted over Cisco WebEx.
Questions
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Given a binary tree, find if it is a BST or not.
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Differences between a router and a switch.
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Reverse a singly linked list.
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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
- 5.0Nice place to work and growSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 10, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance. They care about employees' development.Cons: Work pace is relatively slow.
- 4.0Good to start a careerSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 5, 2022Pros: Work-life balance, work culture.Cons: Pay is less compared to market.
- 4.0Good Manager, Messy SystemsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 26, 2023Pros: Good manager, good location, easy commute, growth.Cons: Low pay, messy systems, no perks.
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