Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
November 1, 2022
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Just finished my first round of OA. I had 2 easy and 1 medium question. I feel pretty good about it and am waiting for the result.
IDK how many rounds are left. Not that hard.
Questions
Spiral search in a 2D array
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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
Caring Team, Needed More Challenge
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 10, 2021
Pros: Good. Really care about family. Try to make everyone accepted. Lots of encouragement and words of wisdom, and mentorship opportunities as the years go on.
Cons: None really, just that I wanted some better opportunities and more hands-on roles within the company. I also feel like I just wanted a change and more of a challenge.
3.0
Good Balance, Frequent Layoffs
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 16, 2024
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: Layoffs happen every six months, with less pay and no innovation.
4.0
Smooth Work Experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 18, 2024
Pros: Good working experience with no issues.
Cons: N/A, nothing to share here.
- 5.0Caring Team, Needed More ChallengeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 10, 2021Pros: Good. Really care about family. Try to make everyone accepted. Lots of encouragement and words of wisdom, and mentorship opportunities as the years go on.Cons: None really, just that I wanted some better opportunities and more hands-on roles within the company. I also feel like I just wanted a change and more of a challenge.
- 3.0Good Balance, Frequent LayoffsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 16, 2024Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Layoffs happen every six months, with less pay and no innovation.
- 4.0Smooth Work ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 18, 2024Pros: Good working experience with no issues.Cons: N/A, nothing to share here.
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