Process
Called for a phone screening.
Later, had a 1:1 phone interview.
Asked basic technical questions to test knowledge of networking and operating systems.
Completed 5 rounds of interviews.
HR called in for confirmation.
They took a longer time to respond.
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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
A good starting point in my career
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 21, 2011
Pros: Great workplace and awesome people.
Cons: Not too good with rewards.
2.0
Short. I was only employed there for two months before management decided to go their separate ways
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
February 4, 2014
Pros: If you are able to hit the ground running on your first day and get through training quickly, then this is the career for you.
Cons: The team that I was in wasn't sociable, and none of the interns on the team said that they had a fun time working there.
3.0
Good with work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 21, 2019
Pros: Good with work-life balance.
Cons: No full-time conversion for hardworking contractors.
- 4.0A good starting point in my careerSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 21, 2011Pros: Great workplace and awesome people.Cons: Not too good with rewards.
- 2.0Short. I was only employed there for two months before management decided to go their separate waysSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina, United StatesFebruary 4, 2014Pros: If you are able to hit the ground running on your first day and get through training quickly, then this is the career for you.Cons: The team that I was in wasn't sociable, and none of the interns on the team said that they had a fun time working there.
- 3.0Good with work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 21, 2019Pros: Good with work-life balance.Cons: No full-time conversion for hardworking contractors.
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