Process
The process took a few weeks.
This was a simple behavioral interview through the University Program.
Questions
Describe a difficult situation where you found a solution.
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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
Easy work for engineers
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 26, 2012
Pros: Easy pace
International presence
Can work in different offices if you like to move around or travel overseas and have to work remotely.
Career opportunities
Create severance packages for people who get laid off
Cons: Hard to get promoted, though there are many internal opportunities.
A little bureaucratic.
Lots of senior folks. If you like young faces, this is probably not the company for you. Senior doesn't mean good engineering either. They can be slow to adapt to new technology.
Doesn't pay well.
4.0
Good work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 3, 2022
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Friendly environment.
Cons: Nothing as I see for now.
5.0
Great Managers, Tricky Teamwork
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 14, 2022
Pros: Excellent managers to work with
Cons: Way of the work with people
- 4.0Easy work for engineersSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 26, 2012Pros: Easy pace International presence Can work in different offices if you like to move around or travel overseas and have to work remotely. Career opportunities Create severance packages for people who get laid offCons: Hard to get promoted, though there are many internal opportunities. A little bureaucratic. Lots of senior folks. If you like young faces, this is probably not the company for you. Senior doesn't mean good engineering either. They can be slow to adapt to new technology. Doesn't pay well.
- 4.0Good work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 3, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance. Friendly environment.Cons: Nothing as I see for now.
- 5.0Great Managers, Tricky TeamworkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 14, 2022Pros: Excellent managers to work withCons: Way of the work with people
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