Process
The interviewer asked about the projects completed.
They inquired about one of my projects and asked about possible optimizations.
Then, they asked a few networking and database questions.
In the end, they asked a coding question based on the two-pointer technique (similar to 2Sum).
Questions
Select the closest three elements that sum to the target.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco SDE 1 role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their SDE 1 roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's SDE 1 interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Great work-life balance and decent compensation
Software Engineer 4 • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 22, 2023
Pros: Company provides great work-life balance.
Cons: The company provides decent compensation, if not the best.
3.0
Yes, yes, yes
Software Developer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
June 13, 2021
Pros: Very good.
Cons: No cons about this company.
5.0
Great Balance, Tough Climb
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 23, 2012
Pros: Career opportunities and Work/Life balance.
This is one of the best network companies.
Cons: Moving up, especially at higher grades, is a problem.
- 5.0Great work-life balance and decent compensationSoftware Engineer 4 • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 22, 2023Pros: Company provides great work-life balance.Cons: The company provides decent compensation, if not the best.
- 3.0Yes, yes, yesSoftware Developer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 13, 2021Pros: Very good.Cons: No cons about this company.
- 5.0Great Balance, Tough ClimbSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 23, 2012Pros: Career opportunities and Work/Life balance. This is one of the best network companies.Cons: Moving up, especially at higher grades, is a problem.
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