Technical Lead Interview Experience - San Jose, California
June 1, 2009
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Very technically detailed.
Questions
Describe how specific protocols work.
Whiteboard it out.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Cisco Technical Lead role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Technical Lead roles in San Jose, 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 Technical Lead interview process in San Jose, California.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Smart People, Difficult Politics
Technical Lead • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 4, 2025
Pros: Technically sound company and people.
Cons: Lot of politics in the hierarchy.
5.0
Great Silicon Valley Job, Long Hours
Technical Lead • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 6, 2025
Pros: A good company to work in Silicon Valley.
Cons: Works long hours in San Jose.
3.0
Great Company, Tough For Newcomers
Technical Lead • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 1, 2025
Pros: Tons of Pros working at Cisco
Cons: Very competitive and throttling for newcomers.
- 5.0Smart People, Difficult PoliticsTechnical Lead • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 4, 2025Pros: Technically sound company and people.Cons: Lot of politics in the hierarchy.
- 5.0Great Silicon Valley Job, Long HoursTechnical Lead • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 6, 2025Pros: A good company to work in Silicon Valley.Cons: Works long hours in San Jose.
- 3.0Great Company, Tough For NewcomersTechnical Lead • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 1, 2025Pros: Tons of Pros working at CiscoCons: Very competitive and throttling for newcomers.
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