Process
I was hired more than 10 years ago, so I don't remember exactly what it was anymore.
It was something like being interviewed by at least 5 engineers and then managers.
Questions were mostly on C and C++.
Questions
C++ inheritance
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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
Beautiful company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vimercate, Italy
September 10, 2024
Pros: Good salary, company bonuses, free coffee.
Cons: No particular disadvantage. Nothing to say.
5.0
Excellent place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
March 24, 2025
Pros: Excellent place for work and life balance.
Cons: There is no problem, per se, that I have faced in person.
4.0
Good Learning, Slow Pace
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 8, 2025
Pros: Good to work with.
Good learning.
Cons: Slow life, but overall good.
- 5.0Beautiful companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeVimercate, ItalySeptember 10, 2024Pros: Good salary, company bonuses, free coffee.Cons: No particular disadvantage. Nothing to say.
- 5.0Excellent place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaMarch 24, 2025Pros: Excellent place for work and life balance.Cons: There is no problem, per se, that I have faced in person.
- 4.0Good Learning, Slow PaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 8, 2025Pros: Good to work with. Good learning.Cons: Slow life, but overall good.
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