Process
Had a couple of short 30-minute interviews with two teams. Neither interview included technical coding questions. Instead, they focused on explaining the project, gauging my interest, and asking behavioral questions.
Questions
What is the most technical project you have done?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
44%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive61%
Neutral33%
Negative6%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Co-op at Cisco
Software Engineering • Former Employee
Kanata, Ontario, Canada
July 6, 2016
Pros: Work is exciting, but I think that probably depends on the team. People make good connections there. I made friends during my four-month co-op term. My manager is really into his job, and I feel motivated by him.
Cons: Kanata is somehow inconvenient for a co-op student who doesn't have a car.
5.0
Very good company
Software Engineering • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
July 14, 2021
Pros: Good work environment and learning new skills.
Cons: Nothing. People are helping, and it's a good place to work.
3.0
Average place to work
Software Engineering • Former Employee
Colombiana, Colombia
December 2, 2024
Pros: Good work/life quality balance.
Good managers.
Kind people.
Cons: Too many layoffs during a short period of time.
- 5.0Co-op at CiscoSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeKanata, Ontario, CanadaJuly 6, 2016Pros: Work is exciting, but I think that probably depends on the team. People make good connections there. I made friends during my four-month co-op term. My manager is really into his job, and I feel motivated by him.Cons: Kanata is somehow inconvenient for a co-op student who doesn't have a car.
- 5.0Very good companySoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 14, 2021Pros: Good work environment and learning new skills.Cons: Nothing. People are helping, and it's a good place to work.
- 3.0Average place to workSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeColombiana, ColombiaDecember 2, 2024Pros: Good work/life quality balance. Good managers. Kind people.Cons: Too many layoffs during a short period of time.
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