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4.1
Average Rating
(based on 996 Cisco Systems Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.0
Growth Opportunities
3.6
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
4.3
Rewards You Receive
4.0
Support You Get
4.2
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.1
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"I have been working for Cisco Systems as a Software Engineer since July 2018. My team was a start-up acquired by Cisco and provided me the environment I was looking for. With a steep learning curve, Cisco has helped me grow my skills further."
Posted 4 years ago in San Jose, CA
QA Technical Analyst

"The employee support system needs improvement."

Senior Project Manager

"Great place to work."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"They always treated me fairly."

Senior Developer

"Very good experience."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the professionalism."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself and be very well-prepared."

Major Account Manager

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"The company is fast-paced, products are fantastic, and compensation is great."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Sell, sell, sell."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I dislike the weekly and sometimes daily business forecasting - very short-sighted."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Think longer that 30, 60, 90."

Program Manager

"Cisco Systems is a fabulous, big-sized company for which to work!"

Senior Buyer

"Very well-managed company."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the automation of Cisco's paperwork, including benefits online. Suppliers can access on Cisco.net rather than wait for someone to provide them."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask the hiring manager regarding the company's flex time and working from home for one or two days a week."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"Management's goal to get a 4% cost reduction was not achievable to most suppliers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Set reasonable goals to be achieved."

Hardware Engineering Intern

"They are a great company."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"It is a good environment."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Prepare."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"There are too many layers in management."

Integration Engineer

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the environment and the day-to-day challenges from our clients."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"They are a good company to work for."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"They are a great company to work for but need room to improve."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give more opportunities to grow."

Director of Strategic Global Alliances

"Great company, with very smart management."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like empowerment and ownership, and the ability to make an impact."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest about yourself. Speak to results and real accomplishments."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I dislike the complexity of the organization, and the multiplicity of stakeholders for the same tasks."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Simplify the organizational structure."

Senior Administrator

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the technology, and the opportunity to expand in technical knowledge."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I dislike abusive managers."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Tell managers to treat employees with dignity and respect."

Developer

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the ability to learn work."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"They are great workers."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I am permitted to work in the US."

Software Engineer
in Rtp, NC

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the work and the pay."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"The work day is too long."

Software QA Engineer
in Rtp, NC

"Good place to work."

Technical Leader

"Working at Cisco is the best thing that happened to me in my entire career."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"You learn newer technologies every day."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Prepare very well before going for the interview."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire the best talent."

Software Consultant

"If you like a big, efficient organization, then this is the one for you."

What do you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"I like the friendly environment."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be technically very sound."

What don't you like about working at Cisco Systems?

"It is too huge for my taste."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Continue what you are doing, as it seems to be working."

Cisco Systems Reviews FAQs

Is Cisco Systems a good company to work for?

Cisco Systems has an overall rating of 4.1 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 996 Cisco Systems Review Ratings left anonymously by Cisco Systems employees, which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 97% of employees would recommend working at Cisco Systems.

Does Cisco Systems pay their employees well?

Cisco Systems employees earn $95,000 annually on average, or $46 per hour, which is 44% higher than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 388 Cisco Systems employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Cisco Systems Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Cisco Systems?

97% of employees would recommend working at Cisco Systems with the overall rating of 4.1 out of 5. Employees also rated Cisco Systems 4.0 out of 5 for Company Culture, 4.0 for Rewards You Receive, 3.6 for Growth Opportunities and 4.2 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Cisco Systems?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Cisco Systems is a IT Executive at $324,000 annually. Browse Cisco Systems Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Cisco Systems?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Cisco Systems is a Director of Learning at $11,000 annually. Browse Cisco Systems Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Cisco Systems?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Cisco Systems to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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