Process
Received an OA with some LeetCode-style questions.
Got a callback after about seven months asking if I was still interested in the role, followed by two rounds of interviews.
Got the offer in a week.
Questions
Explain one of your projects in detail.
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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
Software Engineer - Cisco Experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
July 12, 2021
Pros: Great work/life balance and a relaxed, stress-free environment.
Competitive pay and benefits.
Cons: Slow-paced environment, as it is a large organization.
3.0
Cisco SDE experience
Software Engineer • Former Employee
February 11, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance and people.
Cons: Work will be less, but can be really difficult.
4.0
Great Work-Life Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
March 30, 2021
Pros: 1. Good Work-Life Balance
2. Supportive management
3. Additional perks are good
4. Good people culture
5. Flexibility in picking and working on additional projects
Cons: For beginners, growth can be slow.
- 4.0Software Engineer - Cisco ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBoston, Massachusetts, United StatesJuly 12, 2021Pros: Great work/life balance and a relaxed, stress-free environment. Competitive pay and benefits.Cons: Slow-paced environment, as it is a large organization.
- 3.0Cisco SDE experienceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeFebruary 11, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance and people.Cons: Work will be less, but can be really difficult.
- 4.0Great Work-Life BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMarch 30, 2021Pros: 1. Good Work-Life Balance 2. Supportive management 3. Additional perks are good 4. Good people culture 5. Flexibility in picking and working on additional projectsCons: For beginners, growth can be slow.
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