Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - India
October 4, 2021
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview was held in Webex.
However, the application does not work well on low-spec laptops. Because of this, I was not able to give the interview, even after completing the written exam.
Questions
What is a singleton class in OOPs?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in India.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive74%
Neutral23%
Negative3%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Decent pay, but I don't like the work
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 30, 2023
Pros: Nice if you want something chill, supreme WLB (although WFH is reducing now), but I haven't found the work exciting yet.
Cons: Not very impressed with the seniors here.
4.0
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Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
August 20, 2023
Pros: Stable code and quick bug fixes.
The brand has a solid reputation and excellent customer service.
High-performance devices that require less rack space, energy, and cooling than standard servers.
Well-made servers that will work for a very long time without experiencing troubles.
Cons: Software releases can be a little bit confusing. HP and IBM are much better positioned than Cisco.
Cisco (should be spelled CI$CO) can be more expensive than its competitors.
2.0
Good Company, Bad Balance
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
Dallas, Texas, United States
February 22, 2021
Pros: Good company to work with.
Cons: Work-life balance not found.
- 4.0Decent pay, but I don't like the workSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 30, 2023Pros: Nice if you want something chill, supreme WLB (although WFH is reducing now), but I haven't found the work exciting yet.Cons: Not very impressed with the seniors here.
- 4.0jsf isfj ifisf efuef e9fuf 9fufdns fusifsu fudijfSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeAugust 20, 2023Pros: Stable code and quick bug fixes. The brand has a solid reputation and excellent customer service. High-performance devices that require less rack space, energy, and cooling than standard servers. Well-made servers that will work for a very long time without experiencing troubles.Cons: Software releases can be a little bit confusing. HP and IBM are much better positioned than Cisco. Cisco (should be spelled CI$CO) can be more expensive than its competitors.
- 2.0Good Company, Bad BalanceSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeDallas, Texas, United StatesFebruary 22, 2021Pros: Good company to work with.Cons: Work-life balance not found.
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