Process
The first round went well; the interviewer was very good at communicating.
In the second round, I didn't perform well on the programs they asked about. The interviewer was aggressive, which made me forget most of the things I knew. I felt offended and humiliated.
Questions
SD-WAN
IP addressing
Testing techniques
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Tester role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Tester roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Cisco's Tester interview process in Canada.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Senior Software Engineer at Cisco
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
August 27, 2018
Pros: Good compensation, remote friendly, some travel.
Cons: Lots of shelfware development, lots of churn deciding what the product actually is.
5.0
Good Cisco Benefits, So-so General
Software Test Engineer • Current Employee
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
January 16, 2023
Pros: Cisco provides a good benefit.
Cons: The general benefit is so-so.
4.0
Good Company to work
Senior System Architect • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
September 25, 2023
Pros: Executives are transparent about the vision and direction. They have a broad lineup that takes the lead in the industry.
Cons: Technology is a legacy. Even companies are making an effort to adopt new, advanced technology.
- 4.0Senior Software Engineer at CiscoSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaAugust 27, 2018Pros: Good compensation, remote friendly, some travel.Cons: Lots of shelfware development, lots of churn deciding what the product actually is.
- 5.0Good Cisco Benefits, So-so GeneralSoftware Test Engineer • Current EmployeeBurnaby, British Columbia, CanadaJanuary 16, 2023Pros: Cisco provides a good benefit.Cons: The general benefit is so-so.
- 4.0Good Company to workSenior System Architect • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanSeptember 25, 2023Pros: Executives are transparent about the vision and direction. They have a broad lineup that takes the lead in the industry.Cons: Technology is a legacy. Even companies are making an effort to adopt new, advanced technology.
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