Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
September 1, 2018
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Applied through university and secured a phone interview.
It consisted of a few basic questions about past internships and skills.
There were no in-depth whiteboard questions, just a few queries about software definitions.
Questions
Describe the most complicated software project you worked on.
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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
Pretty good so far
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 25, 2020
Pros: The benefits offered are pretty good.
Cons: Structure and communication can improve a bit.
5.0
Great Tech, Fast Pace
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 28, 2023
Pros: Best technologies and good coworkers.
Cons: Fast-paced work environment, with a better chance for advancement.
3.0
Cisco is an OK Place to Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 9, 2010
Pros: Flexible about telecommuting and work hours.
Stable company.
Good place to start a career and learn for a few years, but may not be a good place to stay forever.
Senior leadership team has a good vision.
Cons: Career advancement can be slow.
It can be difficult to find good opportunities to grow career-wise.
Management, which is 2 levels or above, doesn't listen to you.
- 4.0Pretty good so farSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 25, 2020Pros: The benefits offered are pretty good.Cons: Structure and communication can improve a bit.
- 5.0Great Tech, Fast PaceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 28, 2023Pros: Best technologies and good coworkers.Cons: Fast-paced work environment, with a better chance for advancement.
- 3.0Cisco is an OK Place to WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 9, 2010Pros: Flexible about telecommuting and work hours. Stable company. Good place to start a career and learn for a few years, but may not be a good place to stay forever. Senior leadership team has a good vision.Cons: Career advancement can be slow. It can be difficult to find good opportunities to grow career-wise. Management, which is 2 levels or above, doesn't listen to you.
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