Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
Process
Firstly, there was a written round consisting of general and technical aptitude, with 50 questions in one hour.
Then, 36 students were shortlisted.
The interviewers were looking for learnings in networking and data structures. Being from a circuits background, I lacked the knowledge.
Didn't get through.
Questions
Traverse a linked list from the end ten places.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 173 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Balance, Too Much PoliticsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 26, 2016Pros: Great work-life balance. Great place to work.Cons: Less work. Sometimes too much politics.
- 4.0Good Vibe, But LayoffsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 14, 2025Pros: Decent work-life balance, good environment.Cons: less hike, frequent layoffs, no clear goal
- 5.0Cisco CCBU TeamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 7, 2017Pros: Good support from management. If you are a good team player, you will be recognized. Work from home anytime. No need to ask for any benefits; they will be provided.Cons: None at the moment now.
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