Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
June 1, 2014
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer
Process
There was a manager interview, then a phone screen, and then a telepresence interview.
The manager described the job role and didn't ask much. The phone screen was technical only, and the on-site telepresence was with a senior member and a developer.
Questions
About any tools I developed in my previous job for the team.
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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
Nice place to retire..
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 2, 2010
Pros: Work from anywhere.
Flexible timings.
Good work (in some BUs; others have a lot of code maintenance work).
Chance to work with some of the most respected folks in the industry.
Cons: - Very slow growth.
- Low package compared to other product companies (at least 25-30%).
- Odd working hours at times (meetings with people around the globe).
3.0
Great retirement company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 22, 2024
Pros: Good Work-Life Balance Company
Cons: Not many innovative projects; just fulfilling clients.
4.0
One of the best companies to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 12, 2019
Pros: 1. The work culture is quite good and healthy.
2. Team members support each other.
3. Learning is also good if you want to pursue your career in networking.
4. I found the Bangalore, Cessna Tech Park Cisco campus amazing with all world-class amenities, including multigyms, many big cafeterias with maximum varieties, and spacious working cubicles.
Cons: 1. Technologies should be more extensive.
- 2.0Nice place to retire..Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 2, 2010Pros: Work from anywhere. Flexible timings. Good work (in some BUs; others have a lot of code maintenance work). Chance to work with some of the most respected folks in the industry.Cons: - Very slow growth. - Low package compared to other product companies (at least 25-30%). - Odd working hours at times (meetings with people around the globe).
- 3.0Great retirement companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 22, 2024Pros: Good Work-Life Balance CompanyCons: Not many innovative projects; just fulfilling clients.
- 4.0One of the best companies to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 12, 2019Pros: 1. The work culture is quite good and healthy. 2. Team members support each other. 3. Learning is also good if you want to pursue your career in networking. 4. I found the Bangalore, Cessna Tech Park Cisco campus amazing with all world-class amenities, including multigyms, many big cafeterias with maximum varieties, and spacious working cubicles.Cons: 1. Technologies should be more extensive.
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