Process
Even after clearing the HackerRank test and passing all test cases, they emailed that we won't be moving ahead with your profile. I passed all test cases for both questions.
Questions
Maximum sum path in a binary tree.
This problem can be solved using Dijkstra's algorithm.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 45 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Developer role in India.
Success Rate
18%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Developer roles in India is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive73%
Neutral18%
Negative9%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Developer interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Easy To Use, But Pricey
Software Developer • Current Employee
December 23, 2018
Pros: It is pretty much plug and play. We are integrated with Microsoft Outlook. I click to arrange a meeting and follow the link to begin or join the meeting.
Cons: There is scope for improvement as far as speed and control on screen sharing are concerned.
This software is a bit on the expensive side.
4.0
Superb work-life balance
Software Developer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 7, 2015
Pros: 1. Amazing culture
2. Superb work-life balance
Cons: 1. Compensation is low as compared to other companies.
5.0
Great People, Layoffs Worry
Software Developer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 29, 2025
Pros: Superb culture and people, community.
Cons: Too many constant, arbitrary layoffs.
- 4.0Easy To Use, But PriceySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeDecember 23, 2018Pros: It is pretty much plug and play. We are integrated with Microsoft Outlook. I click to arrange a meeting and follow the link to begin or join the meeting.Cons: There is scope for improvement as far as speed and control on screen sharing are concerned. This software is a bit on the expensive side.
- 4.0Superb work-life balanceSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 7, 2015Pros: 1. Amazing culture 2. Superb work-life balanceCons: 1. Compensation is low as compared to other companies.
- 5.0Great People, Layoffs WorrySoftware Developer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 29, 2025Pros: Superb culture and people, community.Cons: Too many constant, arbitrary layoffs.
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