Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
September 1, 2021
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Two 1-hour technical video interviews were conducted.
They asked fairly typical algorithmic questions, such as binary search and linked list operations.
There was time before and after the interviews to discuss my resume and ask questions.
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
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
A good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 27, 2016
Pros: Stable start to a career; cannot go wrong unless you are unlucky with a bad manager.
Cons: Slightly slow and too many people.
5.0
Good work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 29, 2022
Pros: Good work-life balance. Good environment.
Cons: Low salary growth per year.
3.0
Good Balance, Old Tech
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 14, 2019
Pros: Good work-life balance and good people.
Cons: Old technology, and the company is trying to convert itself into a software company.
- 5.0A good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 27, 2016Pros: Stable start to a career; cannot go wrong unless you are unlucky with a bad manager.Cons: Slightly slow and too many people.
- 5.0Good work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 29, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance. Good environment.Cons: Low salary growth per year.
- 3.0Good Balance, Old TechSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 14, 2019Pros: Good work-life balance and good people.Cons: Old technology, and the company is trying to convert itself into a software company.
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