Cisco has the potential to be a very good place to work, but may be in a layoff-underperforming spiral
Cisco has the potential to be a very good place to work, but may be in a layoff-underperforming spiral
Used to work with many talented people.
Many of the seasoned professionals were allowed to leave to our competitors while we paid them a year's salary.
- Fair compensation
- Fair work hours with good work/life balance.
You won't get rich working at Cisco.
With most managers having 8-14 reports and raises focused on the top 25%, you won't be receiving raises on a regular basis.
Grow the company by leading us into new markets where we can add real value.
Move employees to your "top priorities"; don't fire them.
Don't announce a layoff of 6,500 employees months in advance. It has completely demoralized the employees.
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Hardware Engineer
The interview process began with an initial meeting with a college recruiter. This was followed by an on-campus invitation, which included a tour, presentations, and an interview with five different team managers. The campus was decent, and the comp
Hardware Engineer
It was easy, and they asked basic questions about hardware, filters, and op-amps. The interview process was smooth and consisted of five rounds: three technical rounds, one phone call, and one HR round.
Hardware Engineer
Expect the interviewer to thoroughly review your resume beforehand. They may focus on specific sections such as: * Work experience * Education * Projects * Skills * Certifications Be prepared to discuss each section in detail and provide
Hardware Engineer
San Jose, California, United StatesJune 1, 2009The interview process began with an initial meeting with a college recruiter. This was followed by an on-campus invitation, which included a tour, presentations, and an interview with five different team managers. The campus was decent, and the comp
Hardware Engineer
San Jose, California, United StatesApril 9, 2025It was easy, and they asked basic questions about hardware, filters, and op-amps. The interview process was smooth and consisted of five rounds: three technical rounds, one phone call, and one HR round.
Hardware Engineer
San Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 1, 2023Expect the interviewer to thoroughly review your resume beforehand. They may focus on specific sections such as: * Work experience * Education * Projects * Skills * Certifications Be prepared to discuss each section in detail and provide
