Software Engineering Interview Experience - United States
Process
The in-person, 45-minute interview was held on campus. The interviewer was an engineer.
It seemed as if the interviewer did not know how to conduct interviews. Most of the interview was spent lecturing me on how a computer works. The interviewer made it seem as if my answers were completely incorrect if they did not exactly match his.
The interviewer also used his phone a few times, yet took no notes of any kind during the interview. He only barely glanced at my resume within the last 5 minutes of the interview.
After that, I had a chance to ask the interviewer questions. We also ran over-time, and the interviewer acted as if it was my fault.
Questions
What are the advantages of using the stack versus using the heap?
General questions about computer architecture.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 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.
- 3.0Great Place to WorkSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeFebruary 27, 2024Pros: Work-life balance, wider possibility of work.Cons: No proper structure. Expectations are not communicated well.
- 5.0All Good, Truly BestSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 29, 2021Pros: All good in here, all the best.Cons: None. Nothing much to say. Come see for yourself.
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