Process
The first interview was a simple 30-minute resume screen. It included the typical "why Cisco" question and then focused on your experience. There was also time at the end to ask the interviewer about Cisco.
Questions
Why Cisco?
General resume questions. They'll dig deep into topics they're interested in learning more about.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 10 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineering Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineering Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive80%
Neutral10%
Negative10%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineering Intern interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Technical intern - undergrad
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 1, 2016
Pros: Got to work on a project from scratch.
Flexible hours.
Work-from-home benefits, even for interns.
Cons: It depends on the person, but my mentor wasn't very helpful for the project. Not a very friendly team either.
4.0
Great Team, Busy Manager
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 6, 2021
Pros: Assigned a mentor and project. Lots to learn and lots of team members willing to help out.
Cons: Busy manager with lots of meetings.
4.0
Awesome People, Unstructured Work
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
October 28, 2020
Pros: Great people and culture were super awesome.
Cons: A little bit unstructured in my opinion.
- 4.0Technical intern - undergradSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 1, 2016Pros: Got to work on a project from scratch. Flexible hours. Work-from-home benefits, even for interns.Cons: It depends on the person, but my mentor wasn't very helpful for the project. Not a very friendly team either.
- 4.0Great Team, Busy ManagerSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 6, 2021Pros: Assigned a mentor and project. Lots to learn and lots of team members willing to help out.Cons: Busy manager with lots of meetings.
- 4.0Awesome People, Unstructured WorkSoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeOctober 28, 2020Pros: Great people and culture were super awesome.Cons: A little bit unstructured in my opinion.
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