Process
The first round is the Online Assessment. You are required to finish 3 LeetCode questions in a limited time, similar to other tech companies. You can choose any language you like. Be prepared for the questions.
Questions
These are just some LeetCode questions, which you can find online.
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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, So-so Company
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
June 28, 2023
Pros: The pay is amazing, good money.
Cons: No, that's a good company in general.
3.0
Outlook is so so
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 18, 2025
Pros: Depending on the group, some are relaxed.
Cons: Nvidia and Arista are eating Cisco's lunch.
5.0
Best place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 5, 2019
Pros: Work culture is the best.
Cons: Low hike percentage at times.
- 3.0Good Pay, So-so CompanySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 28, 2023Pros: The pay is amazing, good money.Cons: No, that's a good company in general.
- 3.0Outlook is so soSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 18, 2025Pros: Depending on the group, some are relaxed.Cons: Nvidia and Arista are eating Cisco's lunch.
- 5.0Best place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 5, 2019Pros: Work culture is the best.Cons: Low hike percentage at times.
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