Software Development Engineer (SDE) II Interview Experience - India
August 13, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview process included one coding round with networking and aptitude questions.
It was followed by two technical interviews and one HR interview. The technical interviews focused on networking concepts. The HR interview included questions such as, "Why Cisco?" and "Why are you fit for this job?"
Questions
Why are you fit for this job?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Development Engineer (SDE) II role in India.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) II roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Development Engineer (SDE) II interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
3.0
Good Balance, Redundant Work
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 19, 2025
Pros: It has a good work-life balance.
Cons: Work is a bit redundant. I did not feel much pressure.
2.0
Great Learning, Low Pay
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 21, 2025
Pros: Very good environment for learning.
Cons: Very low pay, very low chances for promotions.
4.0
Good Perks, Tough Promotions
Software Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 2, 2024
Pros: Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks
Cons: Promotions are difficult post G6.
- 3.0Good Balance, Redundant WorkSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 19, 2025Pros: It has a good work-life balance.Cons: Work is a bit redundant. I did not feel much pressure.
- 2.0Great Learning, Low PaySoftware Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 21, 2025Pros: Very good environment for learning.Cons: Very low pay, very low chances for promotions.
- 4.0Good Perks, Tough PromotionsSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 2, 2024Pros: Work-Life Balance & Additional PerksCons: Promotions are difficult post G6.
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