Process
The interview process consisted of 5 rounds, utilizing Cisco WebEx for all sessions.
The first and second rounds were conducted by team managers.
The third and fourth rounds were conducted by DV engineers.
The fifth round was conducted by a design engineer from the same team.
This process took more than a week to complete. All rounds were screen calls.
Questions
Mostly ASIC setup and hold.
Synchronous circuits.
Project related:
- SystemVerilog
- UVM
- Python
Design-based questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 46 interview experiences for the Cisco Hardware Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Hardware Engineer roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Hardware Engineer interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 4.0A good place to work in IndiaHardware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 15, 2009Pros: Best CEO in Chambers. Great place to work in terms of compensation as well as innovation.Cons: A large company, and so a process in each and every step.
- 5.0Great Tech, People, BalanceHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 2, 2014Pros: Technology, culture, people, work-life balance.Cons: None that I can think of.
- 4.0Good Pay, Annoying EnvironmentHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJuly 24, 2014Pros: Great benefits and overall compensation package.Cons: Ticket or call center environment.
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