Process
I applied online and received an email to do the OA within two weeks.
I completed all questions on the OA but haven't heard back yet.
Three coding questions were on arrays.
Questions
OA with 3 questions about arrays.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 436 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
42%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral30%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Good company overall, but overburdened with politics
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Milpitas, California, United States
August 31, 2019
Pros: Innovative
Good bonus
Good work-life balance
Good work ambience
Cons: Office politics.
Slower promotions.
Cramped places in a few buildings.
Hire/fire rampant.
5.0
Great Culture, Slow Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 27, 2020
Pros: Very good work culture. Gets time for both work and family.
Cons: Growth rate is really slow.
4.0
Good benefits, okay pay, crunch depends on team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 26, 2021
Pros: 4 weeks PTO at all levels, plus holidays and one week volunteer time. Longstanding flexibility with WFH and remote work.
Cons: Depending on the team, there may be crunch at times, but it isn't usually prolonged.
Regular layoff cycles.
Pay is middling.
DevOps, tooling, and procedures are decades old.
Innovation is welcomed, but it's hard to actually execute or get time or budget for.
- 4.0Good company overall, but overburdened with politicsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMilpitas, California, United StatesAugust 31, 2019Pros: Innovative Good bonus Good work-life balance Good work ambienceCons: Office politics. Slower promotions. Cramped places in a few buildings. Hire/fire rampant.
- 5.0Great Culture, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 27, 2020Pros: Very good work culture. Gets time for both work and family.Cons: Growth rate is really slow.
- 4.0Good benefits, okay pay, crunch depends on teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 26, 2021Pros: 4 weeks PTO at all levels, plus holidays and one week volunteer time. Longstanding flexibility with WFH and remote work.Cons: Depending on the team, there may be crunch at times, but it isn't usually prolonged. Regular layoff cycles. Pay is middling. DevOps, tooling, and procedures are decades old. Innovation is welcomed, but it's hard to actually execute or get time or budget for.
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