Software Release Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
July 18, 2017
Negative ExperienceGot Offer
Process
I had an interview with the hiring manager as well as a senior software engineer.
I was referred to the manager as a potential employee, so I think my interview was a little less strenuous than others.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Release Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Release Engineer roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Cisco's Software Release Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
3.0
Good place to work
Software Test Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 1, 2013
Pros: It is a good place to work. It offers more work-life balance.
Cons: The company needs to do more on innovation. Instead of acquiring one company every week, give opportunities to smarter engineers.
4.0
Large company, but with many opportunities
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 16, 2013
Pros: Large, stable company, not struggling to get funded or get product name recognition.
Everyone in the networking world knows the name Cisco. It's a great resume entry.
Cons: Not all groups are well-funded, and promotion opportunities are more limited from within.
There is a bit of an internal joke that says if you are looking for a promotion, leave the company and get it there, then come back at your new level.
3.0
Good Balance, Slow Advancement
Software IV • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 5, 2018
Pros: 1. Great work-life balance
2. Manageable work pressure; not too much, not too little.
Cons: 1. Benefits are not great.
2. Career progression is slow.
- 3.0Good place to workSoftware Test Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 1, 2013Pros: It is a good place to work. It offers more work-life balance.Cons: The company needs to do more on innovation. Instead of acquiring one company every week, give opportunities to smarter engineers.
- 4.0Large company, but with many opportunitiesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 16, 2013Pros: Large, stable company, not struggling to get funded or get product name recognition. Everyone in the networking world knows the name Cisco. It's a great resume entry.Cons: Not all groups are well-funded, and promotion opportunities are more limited from within. There is a bit of an internal joke that says if you are looking for a promotion, leave the company and get it there, then come back at your new level.
- 3.0Good Balance, Slow AdvancementSoftware IV • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 5, 2018Pros: 1. Great work-life balance 2. Manageable work pressure; not too much, not too little.Cons: 1. Benefits are not great. 2. Career progression is slow.
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