Hardware Engineer Interview Experience - Manipal, Karnataka
Process
The interview happens in 4 stages:
- Group discussion
- Three rounds of interview
These rounds include one technical, one managerial, and one HR round. The main focus is on your resume and work experience.
Questions
The group discussion was an extempore. Each individual was given a topic, 30 seconds for thinking, and then had to speak on it for the next 90 seconds.
Technical rounds focus more on your resume and projects. You must have a complete understanding of your projects and your contributions.
The managerial round is a mix of technical and scenario-based questions where your ethics and professionalism are checked.
The HR round is somewhat similar to other companies.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Cisco Hardware Engineer role in Manipal, Karnataka.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in Manipal, Karnataka is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Hardware Engineer interview process in Manipal, Karnataka.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 4.0I wish I got to stayHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeOctober 23, 2025Pros: Great team Good management Great learning environment FlexibilityCons: Contracted Position Not many opportunities to move up.
- 5.0Very good employer in ChinaHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaJune 16, 2025Pros: Good office location. Life-work balance. Flexible work time.Cons: Low bonus. High target. The sales team is always a priority.
- 5.0Great Balance, Nice PeopleHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 23, 2025Pros: work-life balance, and people in the group are so nice.Cons: For now, I think everything is good.
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