Autonomy Good, Growth Slow
Autonomy Good, Growth Slow
- Lots of different technologies and areas you could choose to work on.
- Some great talent when it comes to the networking industry.
- Great work-life balance and facilities.
- A lot of autonomy for engineers.
- Management needs focus and to reduce internal politics.
- Growth is slow, even if you are a great performer.
- Dilution of work over time and bad hires.
Cisco needs to refocus on the technology it's building and consolidate its efforts. Time and again, it's a failure of execution. Also, management needs to understand that this is a technology company and engineering is its strongest asset. With low hiring standards and management politics, we lose out on great talent, which hurts the overall quality and reputation.
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Software Engineer IV
There was no interview; I was already working as a consultant and was being converted to a regular employee. I received an offer letter after my background check was completed. The salary was accepted without negotiation. I had to submit my immigra
Software Engineer IV
I applied for this job through Cisco's external website. As a former Cisco employee, I found it easy to get phone screens, interviews, and job offers with multiple groups. When I showed up at the interview, it was almost as if they had already deci
Software Engineer IV
The overall interview duration was about 3 months. I first received a call for a phone screen. After this, I heard back after 1 month for a second phone screen. Then, after 1 more month, I was called for an on-site interview, twice.
Software Engineer IV
San Jose, California, United StatesApril 1, 2008There was no interview; I was already working as a consultant and was being converted to a regular employee. I received an offer letter after my background check was completed. The salary was accepted without negotiation. I had to submit my immigra
Software Engineer IV
San Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 1, 2012I applied for this job through Cisco's external website. As a former Cisco employee, I found it easy to get phone screens, interviews, and job offers with multiple groups. When I showed up at the interview, it was almost as if they had already deci
Software Engineer IV
San Jose, California, United StatesMarch 1, 2009The overall interview duration was about 3 months. I first received a call for a phone screen. After this, I heard back after 1 month for a second phone screen. Then, after 1 more month, I was called for an on-site interview, twice.
