Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
August 1, 2014
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
There were 6 rounds in total, conducted in Aug 2013.
The questions touched upon most of the subjects learned in undergrad, including database, networking, and data structures.
Some behavioral questions were also asked.
Questions
Behavioral questions: I'm never sure if it's what the interviewer wants to hear.
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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
49%
Pass 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
Positive68%
Neutral25%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Cisco Work Experiences
5.0
Great Balance, Slow Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 30, 2021
Pros: 1. Work-life balance
2. Fewer politics
3. No superiority show-off
Cons: 1. Slow hike
2. Nothing else
4.0
Great Balance, Limited Scope
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 16, 2025
Pros: Good company with good work-life balance.
Cons: Not much exposure to all the modules of a product.
4.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 29, 2022
Pros: Smart teams, state-of-the-art workplace!
Cons: Limited availability of tools and devices for development.
- 5.0Great Balance, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 30, 2021Pros: 1. Work-life balance 2. Fewer politics 3. No superiority show-offCons: 1. Slow hike 2. Nothing else
- 4.0Great Balance, Limited ScopeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 16, 2025Pros: Good company with good work-life balance.Cons: Not much exposure to all the modules of a product.
- 4.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 29, 2022Pros: Smart teams, state-of-the-art workplace!Cons: Limited availability of tools and devices for development.
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