Process
Online assessment (not too difficult).
One round of interviews (not technical at all, purely behavioral, pretty easy). The recruiter was very nice.
Overall, a great recruiting process. I would recommend everyone to apply.
Also, a great internship experience.
Questions
What is something you like about your major/studies?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco SWE role in Berkeley, California.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their SWE roles in Berkeley, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's SWE interview process in Berkeley, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Good Balance, Slow Growth
SWE • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 19, 2018
Pros: Good work/life balance.
Decent compensation.
Good 401k plan.
Cons: Too much middle management and slow growth within the company.
4.0
Good Culture, Great Growth
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 13, 2025
Pros: Good culture, great potential for growth.
Cons: Nothing such as of my concern.
3.0
Good Start, Low Pay
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 13, 2025
Pros: Benefits are good.
A good place to start a career.
Cons: Salary is less.
Work-life balance can go for a toss.
- 4.0Good Balance, Slow GrowthSWE • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 19, 2018Pros: Good work/life balance. Decent compensation. Good 401k plan.Cons: Too much middle management and slow growth within the company.
- 4.0Good Culture, Great GrowthSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 13, 2025Pros: Good culture, great potential for growth.Cons: Nothing such as of my concern.
- 3.0Good Start, Low PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 13, 2025Pros: Benefits are good. A good place to start a career.Cons: Salary is less. Work-life balance can go for a toss.
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