Process
The phone interview was really smooth and more theoretical than expected (no coding).
The interviewer made me feel comfortable and asked a lot of questions about my courses during my master's.
Overall, it was a good experience.
Questions
Questions about the tools and things mentioned in my resume.
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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
Good Benefits, Unstable Future
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 20, 2024
Pros: Decent benefits, but too unstable at the moment.
Cons: Job security is a concern at the moment.
5.0
Fantastic Culture, Great Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 10, 2021
Pros: Work culture, work-life balance
Cons: None as that I could find.
4.0
Good Culture, Layoff Worries
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 31, 2023
Pros: Company culture was good, and it was nice to hang out with fellow co-workers.
Cons: Layoffs can happen and they can affect people.
- 4.0Good Benefits, Unstable FutureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 20, 2024Pros: Decent benefits, but too unstable at the moment.Cons: Job security is a concern at the moment.
- 5.0Fantastic Culture, Great BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 10, 2021Pros: Work culture, work-life balanceCons: None as that I could find.
- 4.0Good Culture, Layoff WorriesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 31, 2023Pros: Company culture was good, and it was nice to hang out with fellow co-workers.Cons: Layoffs can happen and they can affect people.
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