Process
I had an interview in the first round. It was an easy, normal technical interview covering:
- Data Structures questions
- Algorithm questions
- Database questions
- OOPS concepts
It was an easy round, but I did not receive an offer.
Questions
DS questions, Algorithm questions, DB 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
Good Pay, Bureaucratic Hassle
Software Engineer • Current Employee
October 16, 2021
Pros: Good salary, work-life balance.
Cons: Too much bureaucracy here.
5.0
Great Growth, Missed Market Shifts
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 29, 2020
Pros: Opportunity to learn and grow.
Cons: Needs to better capitalize on market transitions.
5.0
Excellent place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
March 24, 2025
Pros: Excellent place for work and life balance.
Cons: There is no problem, per se, that I have faced in person.
- 3.0Good Pay, Bureaucratic HassleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 16, 2021Pros: Good salary, work-life balance.Cons: Too much bureaucracy here.
- 5.0Great Growth, Missed Market ShiftsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 29, 2020Pros: Opportunity to learn and grow.Cons: Needs to better capitalize on market transitions.
- 5.0Excellent place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaMarch 24, 2025Pros: Excellent place for work and life balance.Cons: There is no problem, per se, that I have faced in person.
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