Process
I had just one in-person technical round, and it went quite well. They came back very quickly with feedback. I received very positive feedback and rolled out with an offer within a week.
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
3.0
Valuable Experience, Sad Lounge Food
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 11, 2008
Pros: You get valuable experience that is needed in the field.
Cons: The employee lounge doesn't have much food in it, and that makes me upset.
4.0
Fully depends on the team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
March 19, 2025
Pros: Some people who work here are really great and make it worth it. I've been on supportive teams where I learned a lot and was given plenty of opportunity.
Cons: You can easily be shifted around onto a team you share no values with.
5.0
Good job, good people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 21, 2023
Pros: Nothing much to complain about. Interesting enough work, good enough management, good work/life balance.
Cons: Compensation isn’t quite up to other tech companies, but it isn’t bad.
- 3.0Valuable Experience, Sad Lounge FoodSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 11, 2008Pros: You get valuable experience that is needed in the field.Cons: The employee lounge doesn't have much food in it, and that makes me upset.
- 4.0Fully depends on the teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesMarch 19, 2025Pros: Some people who work here are really great and make it worth it. I've been on supportive teams where I learned a lot and was given plenty of opportunity.Cons: You can easily be shifted around onto a team you share no values with.
- 5.0Good job, good peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 21, 2023Pros: Nothing much to complain about. Interesting enough work, good enough management, good work/life balance.Cons: Compensation isn’t quite up to other tech companies, but it isn’t bad.
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