Process
Multiple one-on-one interviews with team members over several days.
This was many years ago, and the hiring process is much more structured now.
At that time, the company was small and growing rapidly.
Questions
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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
Growth, Innovation, Amazing Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 8, 2017
Pros: 1. Best-in-class software development practices and technology.
2. Truly care for the people and invest in their skill/technology development.
3. Always challenged with growth opportunities.
4. Freedom to innovate and failure is OK here.
Cons: yet to find one here
3.0
Software Engineer
Cisco
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 5, 2010
Pros: Very flexible with time management.
Cons: Company has limited growth opportunity.
5.0
Focus On Code, Worried About Layoffs
Software Engineer • Former Employee
September 11, 2024
Pros: WLB
i can focus on coding.
Cons: Too many layoffs. Others are okay.
- 5.0Growth, Innovation, Amazing CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 8, 2017Pros: 1. Best-in-class software development practices and technology. 2. Truly care for the people and invest in their skill/technology development. 3. Always challenged with growth opportunities. 4. Freedom to innovate and failure is OK here.Cons: yet to find one here
- 3.0Software Engineer CiscoSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 5, 2010Pros: Very flexible with time management.Cons: Company has limited growth opportunity.
- 5.0Focus On Code, Worried About LayoffsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeptember 11, 2024Pros: WLB i can focus on coding.Cons: Too many layoffs. Others are okay.
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