Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I applied to Cisco online during the winter of 2016.
I heard back from them around April, and we set up an appointment for the phone screening right away.
The questions were basic algorithm questions and some networking-related questions, which surprised me.
Questions
What is the difference between a router and a switch?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer (Internship) role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 5.0Great work environmentSoftware Engineer (Internship) • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 7, 2021Pros: - Supportive team - Good perks - Ability to try out different thingsCons: Your experience varies greatly team by team.
- 5.0Software Engineer at CiscoSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 19, 2019Pros: Great work culture, new products.Cons: Legacy collaboration tools and some old infrastructure.
- 4.0A good place to workTechnical Lead • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 18, 2021Pros: Cisco has a good work-home balance.Cons: Cisco salaries are not great.
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