Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
November 1, 2018
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I was lucky enough to skip the initial rounds. I completed a code challenge and then went on-site for what they call Cisco Day. While there, I had two interviews, with the rest of the day dedicated to talks about Cisco's culture and work-life balance.
Questions
Design an LRU Cache.
Explain previous work / education experience.
- Tackled challenges in specific area] while working on project name] at company/university].
- Developed a strong understanding of relevant skill] through coursework/previous role].
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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
4.0
Great Team, Projects; Pay Could Be Better
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 5, 2021
Pros: Nice people, good project, friendly to juniors.
Cons: Compensation not around the top tier.
1.0
Talented Leaders, Lost Feeling
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 2, 2014
Pros: Good vacation policy.
Some very talented/knowledgeable tech leaders.
Cons: Get lost amongst thousands of other employees. It feels like no one really cares. Middle management is very ineffective.
5.0
Great Managers, Tricky Teamwork
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 14, 2022
Pros: Excellent managers to work with
Cons: Way of the work with people
- 4.0Great Team, Projects; Pay Could Be BetterSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 5, 2021Pros: Nice people, good project, friendly to juniors.Cons: Compensation not around the top tier.
- 1.0Talented Leaders, Lost FeelingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 2, 2014Pros: Good vacation policy. Some very talented/knowledgeable tech leaders.Cons: Get lost amongst thousands of other employees. It feels like no one really cares. Middle management is very ineffective.
- 5.0Great Managers, Tricky TeamworkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 14, 2022Pros: Excellent managers to work withCons: Way of the work with people
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