Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I was reached out to through LinkedIn. The interview was set up for the following week. There were six rounds of interviews, each lasting an hour.
They asked questions ranging from previous experience and current work to algorithms, TDD, and whiteboard challenges.
I received feedback within the next day. Salary negotiation took place over a couple of days.
Questions
Previous experience, Algorithms, Whiteboard questions
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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
- 4.0Globally satisfied with working conditions, career building, etcSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 22, 2008Pros: Continuous learning and career buildingCons: Encouragement for innovation is missing.
- 4.0A good company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 14, 2013Pros: Big company with work in various technology areas and opportunities, but you have to make personal effort to take advantage of that. Good benefits.Cons: It is difficult to get promoted, even if performance is very good.
- 3.0Good Pay, Politics In The WaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 19, 2010Pros: Health benefits, stability, pay is reasonable.Cons: More politics, less transparency, less career growth.
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