Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - India
September 28, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first round was a basic DSA round. I was asked basic questions about linked lists, trees, and sorting algorithms.
The second round was a managerial round. I was asked to code a parking lot design in the interview.
Questions
Linked List
Trees
OS
DBMS
CN
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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
Best work-life balance
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
October 5, 2022
Pros: Good work-life balance in the company.
Cons: Pay is less as compared to other MNCs.
4.0
Salary for freshers
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Former Employee
Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India
October 25, 2025
Pros: A good company for fresher talent.
Cons: Garbage interview process. Worst rounds are ones with executives.
- 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.
- 4.0Best work-life balanceSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeOctober 5, 2022Pros: Good work-life balance in the company.Cons: Pay is less as compared to other MNCs.
- 4.0Salary for freshersSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Former EmployeeBangalore Rural, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 25, 2025Pros: A good company for fresher talent.Cons: Garbage interview process. Worst rounds are ones with executives.
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