Process
The interview included basic networking questions from a college course, which were not difficult. There were also programming questions. I was asked to describe each of the 7 layers in networking.
Questions
The 7 layers in networking
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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
5.0
Really good work environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 3, 2022
Pros: Nice international environment.
People are always open to help.
Lots of activities to feel included.
Cons: Hard to figure out where you fit in the company.
Way too many internal systems.
5.0
Challenging Tech, Great People
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
March 13, 2016
Pros: Challenging, great technology, good management, good people. Everyone there is very knowledgeable and professional.
Cons: None to identify. It is a good company to work for, and I have no complaints. The management is very good and professional.
4.0
Good Pay, Some Pressure
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
April 22, 2024
Pros: Work-Life Balance
Employee-friendly.
Pay will be very good.
Cons: Work pressure will be more sometimes.
- 5.0Really good work environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 3, 2022Pros: Nice international environment. People are always open to help. Lots of activities to feel included.Cons: Hard to figure out where you fit in the company. Way too many internal systems.
- 5.0Challenging Tech, Great PeopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRaleigh, North Carolina, United StatesMarch 13, 2016Pros: Challenging, great technology, good management, good people. Everyone there is very knowledgeable and professional.Cons: None to identify. It is a good company to work for, and I have no complaints. The management is very good and professional.
- 4.0Good Pay, Some PressureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 22, 2024Pros: Work-Life Balance Employee-friendly. Pay will be very good.Cons: Work pressure will be more sometimes.
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