Process
The first round was an online test, which had difficult coding questions based on graphs. MCQs were based on predict-the-output questions, networking (especially IP addressing), and aptitude. One or two logical questions were also asked.
Questions
Graphs Aptitude C programming Networking
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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
5.0
Great Coding, No Cons
Software Developer • Current Employee
August 11, 2021
Pros: A good environment for working and coding.
Cons: There are no such cons in Cisco.
4.0
Good Wlb, Layoff Fears
Software Developer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 17, 2025
Pros: Good WLB and Decent Pay
Cons: The company does too frequent layoffs.
5.0
Best place to work!!!
Software Developer • Former Employee
July 29, 2021
Pros: Work environment is so good.
Very supporting people at Cisco.
Work environment is so good.
Very friendly.
Work environment is so good.
Very supporting people at Cisco.
Work environment is so good.
Very friendly.
Cons: No cons. All you can find is a good work environment. The work environment is so good.
Very supporting people at Cisco.
The work environment is so good.
Very friendly.
- 5.0Great Coding, No ConsSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeAugust 11, 2021Pros: A good environment for working and coding.Cons: There are no such cons in Cisco.
- 4.0Good Wlb, Layoff FearsSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 17, 2025Pros: Good WLB and Decent PayCons: The company does too frequent layoffs.
- 5.0Best place to work!!!Software Developer • Former EmployeeJuly 29, 2021Pros: Work environment is so good. Very supporting people at Cisco. Work environment is so good. Very friendly. Work environment is so good. Very supporting people at Cisco. Work environment is so good. Very friendly.Cons: No cons. All you can find is a good work environment. The work environment is so good. Very supporting people at Cisco. The work environment is so good. Very friendly.
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