Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
August 8, 2019
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Applied through LinkedIn, it took around 3 weeks. The timing was perfect. The panel was so nice; they made me comfortable.
Questions
Core Java Basic algorithms Average system design essay
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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
2.0
Fear of constant layoff
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 9, 2018
Pros: - Flexible working hours.
- Can take more WFHs compared to other companies.
- Nice working environment, friendly people (depends on the team, though).
- Nice work culture.
Cons: - Get kicked even if you achieve goals (layoff).
- Growth is small; the learning curve is not that great.
5.0
Best Culture, Great Experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
July 27, 2025
Pros: Best working culture has good experience.
Cons: No cons as of yet.
4.0
Balanced work-life
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 12, 2012
Pros: - Each can get as much work as they are willing, comfortable, and capable of taking up.
- No work pressure.
- Very good work-life balance.
- Very flexible (work from home, flexible timings of work hours, etc.)
Cons: Time-based promotion pattern. Need to spend a fixed amount of time at a grade irrespective of how well you perform before you are eligible for a promotion.
Slow growth.
Most quality work is done at the HQ in San Jose.
- 2.0Fear of constant layoffSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 9, 2018Pros: - Flexible working hours. - Can take more WFHs compared to other companies. - Nice working environment, friendly people (depends on the team, though). - Nice work culture.Cons: - Get kicked even if you achieve goals (layoff). - Growth is small; the learning curve is not that great.
- 5.0Best Culture, Great ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 27, 2025Pros: Best working culture has good experience.Cons: No cons as of yet.
- 4.0Balanced work-lifeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 12, 2012Pros: - Each can get as much work as they are willing, comfortable, and capable of taking up. - No work pressure. - Very good work-life balance. - Very flexible (work from home, flexible timings of work hours, etc.)Cons: Time-based promotion pattern. Need to spend a fixed amount of time at a grade irrespective of how well you perform before you are eligible for a promotion. Slow growth. Most quality work is done at the HQ in San Jose.
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