Process
I interviewed for a new grad Software Engineer backend position in September 2021.
I had two interviews scheduled, on separate days, each lasting one hour.
Each interview consisted of 2-3 coding questions and a system design portion.
Questions
Distributed data aggregation and processing related scenario.
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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
Flexible, Great Culture, No Cons
Software Engineer • Former Employee
March 8, 2021
Pros: Flexible time, large scope, good culture.
Cons: No cons are there in Cisco.
4.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 9, 2019
Pros: Good work environment, friendly policies. Self-initiatives are appreciated and rewarded. One of the best places to work.
Cons: Can be a bit slow at times.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
September 3, 2017
Pros: Flexible hours, fabulous perks, good career progression if you're talented, and the opportunity to work with very smart people.
Cons: Sometimes working hours eat into your personal time (long nights, weekends).
- 4.0Flexible, Great Culture, No ConsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeMarch 8, 2021Pros: Flexible time, large scope, good culture.Cons: No cons are there in Cisco.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 9, 2019Pros: Good work environment, friendly policies. Self-initiatives are appreciated and rewarded. One of the best places to work.Cons: Can be a bit slow at times.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLisbon, Lisbon, PortugalSeptember 3, 2017Pros: Flexible hours, fabulous perks, good career progression if you're talented, and the opportunity to work with very smart people.Cons: Sometimes working hours eat into your personal time (long nights, weekends).
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