Software Engineer Interview Experience - Shanghai, Shanghai
December 15, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Several years ago, I had interviews with Cisco. The first time, there was an exam and a face-to-face interview. Other interviews were on call. It was nice to have a talk.
Questions
Main questions about embedded software knowledge.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Success Rate
75%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Shanghai, Shanghai is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral25%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in Shanghai, Shanghai.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Great Balance, Older Tech
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
November 11, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance, diverse, inclusive.
Cons: Tech stacks are a little bit old.
5.0
WLB is good
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
June 19, 2025
Pros: WLB is good, the culture is good.
Cons: Pay is not ideal, but you can still have a decent life in Shanghai.
5.0
Good Managers, Average Pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
October 12, 2024
Pros: Work-life balance and good managers.
Cons: Salary is on average and not much increase.
- 5.0Great Balance, Older TechSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaNovember 11, 2025Pros: Work-life balance, diverse, inclusive.Cons: Tech stacks are a little bit old.
- 5.0WLB is goodSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaJune 19, 2025Pros: WLB is good, the culture is good.Cons: Pay is not ideal, but you can still have a decent life in Shanghai.
- 5.0Good Managers, Average PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaOctober 12, 2024Pros: Work-life balance and good managers.Cons: Salary is on average and not much increase.
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