Process
During the initial screening phase of the selection process, candidates were required to complete a comprehensive online assessment lasting 90 minutes. This assessment consisted of three challenging questions designed to assess their qualifications and suitability for the role.
Questions
1 very easy string manipulation + 2 medium questions from LeetCode
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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
5.0
Amazing work culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 4, 2022
Pros: 1. Work-life balance
2. Great pay
Cons: 1. Working on legacy stuff.
2. Too much process involved in committing the code.
3.0
Good place to start a career
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 26, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: Job Security.
Team management and focus changes too frequently.
5.0
Amazing Balance, Company Great
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 6, 2024
Pros: Great company to work.
Good work-life balance.
Cons: Nothing comes to mind. Every aspect is good.
- 5.0Amazing work cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 4, 2022Pros: 1. Work-life balance 2. Great payCons: 1. Working on legacy stuff. 2. Too much process involved in committing the code.
- 3.0Good place to start a careerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 26, 2025Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: Job Security. Team management and focus changes too frequently.
- 5.0Amazing Balance, Company GreatSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 6, 2024Pros: Great company to work. Good work-life balance.Cons: Nothing comes to mind. Every aspect is good.
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