Process
Everyone that I spoke with at the company was very friendly.
They were looking for people who have strong leadership and communication skills, in addition to tech knowledge.
Be ready to talk about anything on your resume, and include projects.
Questions
What is inheritance?
Why do you want this job?
What do you know about Cisco?
What is your favorite language to code in?
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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
Great Learning, Lacking Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
April 20, 2022
Pros: Many learning courses and diverse cultures.
Cons: Limited career development or mentoring resources.
4.0
Great company to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 12, 2022
Pros: Creative teams and everyone is focused on goals.
Cons: Sometimes projects go on for too long.
5.0
Good Balance, Slow Growth
Software Engineer • Former Employee
August 5, 2024
Pros: Great work-life balance.
Flexible working hours.
Cons: Growth is on a slower side.
- 4.0Great Learning, Lacking GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaApril 20, 2022Pros: Many learning courses and diverse cultures.Cons: Limited career development or mentoring resources.
- 4.0Great company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 12, 2022Pros: Creative teams and everyone is focused on goals.Cons: Sometimes projects go on for too long.
- 5.0Good Balance, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAugust 5, 2024Pros: Great work-life balance. Flexible working hours.Cons: Growth is on a slower side.
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