Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
November 1, 2017
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
50 MCQ questions, consisting of aptitude, maths, OS, networks, microprocessors, etc.
I applied off-campus. By the time they reviewed my CV, development jobs were over. They asked if I would join network consulting, where there is no or minimal development. They told me to leave if I wasn't interested.
I didn't expect this from such a reputed company.
Questions
First round: Why Cisco?
- OSI layer
- Devices working at each layer
- Switch
- Routers, etc.
Second round: Again OSI, routing protocols, etc.
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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
1.0
Cisco is not a great place to work if you are ambitious
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 12, 2012
Pros: If you want to lead a peaceful life with no tensions, then Cisco is the place for you. I think Cisco is a great place for married people, as married people need to strike a balance between their married and professional lives.
Cons: The downsides are unlimited. Cisco's talent retention policy is pathetic, and they don't give adequate recognition to the talent they have. In fact, in one of the interviews I've heard Chambers say that they don't like to hire the best. Cisco is a place for the mediocre. Cisco is the number 1 networking company in the world, but from the salaries perspective, they are at the 60th percentile.
4.0
A great place to work for
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 9, 2013
Pros: - Work-life balance is good.
- Flexible timings.
- Work from home.
- Encourages creativity through conducting several programs.
Cons: Nothing much to share in this section.
3.0
It's so, so
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
February 14, 2021
Pros: Good engineers
Facilities, perks
Cons: - Slow pace, too much churn at senior/top levels
- Old tools/tech in many projects
- Rotten culture in some BUs due to annual pink slips
- 1.0Cisco is not a great place to work if you are ambitiousSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 12, 2012Pros: If you want to lead a peaceful life with no tensions, then Cisco is the place for you. I think Cisco is a great place for married people, as married people need to strike a balance between their married and professional lives.Cons: The downsides are unlimited. Cisco's talent retention policy is pathetic, and they don't give adequate recognition to the talent they have. In fact, in one of the interviews I've heard Chambers say that they don't like to hire the best. Cisco is a place for the mediocre. Cisco is the number 1 networking company in the world, but from the salaries perspective, they are at the 60th percentile.
- 4.0A great place to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 9, 2013Pros: - Work-life balance is good. - Flexible timings. - Work from home. - Encourages creativity through conducting several programs.Cons: Nothing much to share in this section.
- 3.0It's so, soSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 14, 2021Pros: Good engineers Facilities, perksCons: - Slow pace, too much churn at senior/top levels - Old tools/tech in many projects - Rotten culture in some BUs due to annual pink slips
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