Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
October 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was an on-campus interview.
The interviewer was 20 minutes late, but overall, it was an average interviewing experience.
My interviewer was keen to know what my contributions were to several group projects.
Questions
Can you create a program that detects an anagram?
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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
Easy Work, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 6, 2021
Pros: Relatively easy work, no overtime required.
Cons: Poor benefits, no equity, low salary.
4.0
A good starting point in my career
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 21, 2011
Pros: Great workplace and awesome people.
Cons: Not too good with rewards.
3.0
Top Flexibility, but Culture Politics Determines What You Work On
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 1, 2017
Pros: Top Flexibility, okay pay (below avg)
Cons: Culture politics determines what you work on. Especially if you are a minority (not Indian or White), there seem to be cultural "cliques" that play into favorability. In addition, Cisco's political neutrality generates a lack of culture, particularly for younger employees seeking companies that stand for something.
- 4.0Easy Work, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 6, 2021Pros: Relatively easy work, no overtime required.Cons: Poor benefits, no equity, low salary.
- 4.0A good starting point in my careerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 21, 2011Pros: Great workplace and awesome people.Cons: Not too good with rewards.
- 3.0Top Flexibility, but Culture Politics Determines What You Work OnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 1, 2017Pros: Top Flexibility, okay pay (below avg)Cons: Culture politics determines what you work on. Especially if you are a minority (not Indian or White), there seem to be cultural "cliques" that play into favorability. In addition, Cisco's political neutrality generates a lack of culture, particularly for younger employees seeking companies that stand for something.
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