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    Cisco Systems Overview

    www.cisco.com
    San Jose, CA
    10000+ employees
    1984
    Company - Public (CSCO)
    Information Technology
    $10+ billion (USD) per year
    Our edge doesn’t come from technology, but from our people! From entertainment, retail, healthcare, and education, to public and private sectors, smart cities, and everyday devices, we strive for an inclusive culture that has earned Cisco recognition as a multinational ... Read more

    Mission: Cisco wants you to bring your uniqueness, join teams to solve challenges, and work together to get results. Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco!

    We connect everything – people, process, data and things – and we use those connections to change ... Read more

    Glassdoor Awards

    Best Places to Work: 2009 (#35)

    Company Updates

    • New Cisconian Mike B. shares his path from US Army to Cisco and the challenges in between. Read his inspirational story ➡️ http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQiEJ
      Planning My Next Path - US Army Vet's Road to Cisco

      Cisco Blog > Life At Cisco Life At Cisco Mike Bowyer - May 9, 2017 - 13 Comments We should all be looking ahead in life, chasing our next goal. Sometimes the path is straight, and sometimes, it throws us a lot of curves. For example, I was born and raised a Kansas boy.

    • Does anything say “Celebration!” more than balloons? What’s got us so excited? We are listed as a LinkedIn Top Company, where the WORLD wants to work! http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQtbT

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    Cisco Systems – Why Work For Us?

    Working at Cisco is a Snap(chat). 


    What is a day in the life like at Cisco? There's no place else to get a more raw, authentic view of what that's like than by watching the WeAreCisco Snapchat channel. Every day is an employee takeover! Some days you'll see engineers innovating, security employees hard at work keeping people safe, etc., but every day, you'll see we like to always have a little fun while we're making a difference with our technology. 

    Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco

    Bring your unique self to work with great teams, and together as #WeAreCisco, imagine the possibilities!

    Flexibility and Trust

    We are transforming today's workplace and workforce with our culture of flexibility and trust.

    Open Employee Communications

    We engage in open and transparent communication with employees, fostering a timely, two-way flow of information.

    Employee Development and Advancement

    By enhancing our employees' skills, we are able to innovate more successfully.

    Inclusion and Diversity

    Our commitment to inclusion makes us a better company and a stronger global competitor.

    Balancing Life, Promoting Wellness

    We offer programs to promote wellness and help employees achieve life balance. 


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    We connect everything - people, process, data and things. We innovate everywhere to create fresh ideas and possibilities. We make a meaningful difference that will benefit everyone - our people, our customers and the world around us.

    We are hiring across nearly every organization at Cisco. No matter the team, you will work with colleagues who are smart, passionate, and diverse. Just like you. So only one question remains…Where do you want to make a difference? 

     

    Valued Uniqueness

    Cisco employees come from different countries, backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, and abilities. Each of us has our own unique approach to life. Want to know where you fit in? - Visit us to learn more! 

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    Cisco Systems Reviews

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      "Let's Talk - From a Cisco Culture Enthusiast's Perspective"

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      Current Employee - Senior Marketing Program Manager in Research Triangle Park, NC
      Current Employee - Senior Marketing Program Manager in Research Triangle Park, NC
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      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Cisco Systems full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      BFPWGP or Best Freaking Place to Work, Grow and Play!
      I have been with Cisco for 11 years and I am truly excited each day because I have an opportunity to think about my current role, my opportunity to grow and most important my value to the community and believe it or not earth.
      In my role, i have learned so much about the importance of Sustainability and how WE need to sever the umbilical cord to Mother Earth. Cisco creates conscious citizens that are culturally responsible and push beyond their wildest imagination. I encourage you to find an opportunity here at Cisco, I promise you will have a lasting career. #LoveWhereYouWork.

      Cons

      There is a lack of diversity in Cisco although great strides being made. we have a ways to go. i encourage to explore more diversity at the mid level management level.

      Advice to Management

      Continue to develop and improve diversity at the mid level management level. This only enhances the diverse perspectives for our Company.

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    Cisco Systems Photos

    Cisco Systems photo of: Cisco Galway is jumping for joy to give back to the community
    Cisco Systems photo of: Interns LOVE Cisco
    Cisco Systems photo of: Cisco's Early in Career team in San Jose
    Cisco Systems photo of: Cisco's CHILL Lab team
    Cisco Systems photo of: Employee WeAreCisco Snapchat contest for #Halloween - Florida flamingo and her flexible working coworker monster
    Cisco Systems photo of: Employee WeAreCisco Snapchat contest for #Halloween - found you Waldo!
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    Cisco Systems Interviews

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    Getting an Interview

    Getting an Interview
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      Senior Software Engineer Interview

      Anonymous Employee in San Jose, CA
      Accepted Offer
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      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Cisco Systems (San Jose, CA).

      Interview

      The interview was largely focussed on past projects I had done because I had considerable experience in the area - networking, 802.11, QoS, roaming. Written programming test on data structures and bit manipulation.

      Interview Questions

      • What were the cons of the existing QoS framework in 802.11   Answer Question
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    Cisco Systems Awards & Accolades

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    • Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune, 2017
    • Great Workplaces for Giving Back, Great Place to Work, 2017
    • Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For - Legends (20 Years in a Row!), Fortune, 2017
    • The 30 Best Workplaces in Technology, Fortune, 2017
    • Best Workplace for Flexibility, Fortune, 2016
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