Good Balance, Budget Cuts
Good Balance, Budget Cuts
Good work-life balance offered.
- Can't expect any promotions or anything like that to happen soon.
- Every 3 months, there are budget cuts and possible downsizing and so on, creating tension every quarter.
- No stock or RSUs are given until you become a Technical Leader.
- Paternity leave offered is not competitive compared to other companies.
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Software Engineer IV
The interview process involves: * Two telephone rounds * Three face-to-face interviews followed by meetings with Senior Management and HR. The face-to-face interview includes coding on the board, explaining design patterns, and problem-solving.
Software Engineer IV
The interview was straightforward. I spoke with all the members of the team. They reviewed me on different aspects of my experience: * Technical knowledge * Domain expertise * Problem-solving and people handling. As a lead role, the company is loo
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
San Jose, California, United StatesMarch 1, 2012The interview process involves: * Two telephone rounds * Three face-to-face interviews followed by meetings with Senior Management and HR. The face-to-face interview includes coding on the board, explaining design patterns, and problem-solving.
Software Engineer IV
San Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 1, 2015The interview was straightforward. I spoke with all the members of the team. They reviewed me on different aspects of my experience: * Technical knowledge * Domain expertise * Problem-solving and people handling. As a lead role, the company is loo
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
