Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
Process
There were 4 rounds in total: Written, Technical 1, Technical 2, and HR.
In the Written round, there were two easy programming questions in Java. The interview rounds were mostly based on Java and the projects listed on the resume.
Questions
Q: Difficulties faced in project and how you solved them.
Q: How to improve the project further.
Q: How to add a specific feature to the project.
Q: Few questions on exception handling and OOPs concepts.
Q: What is transient in Java.
Q: Few questions on the collections framework.
Q: Difference between JDK, JRE, and JVM.
Q: Difference between final, finally, and finalize.
Q: What is strictfp in Java.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 5.0Good to work forSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 22, 2024Pros: Remote Flexible Good pay LearningCons: Long hours. Repetitive. Good for mid-tier.
- 4.0Good place to work atSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 16, 2022Pros: Good work culture. Manager is also good.Cons: Pay is less. Leaves are less.
- 5.0Friendly Company, Lots To LearnSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 21, 2025Pros: It's a friendly company; there's a lot to learn.Cons: No cons for this company.
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