Software Engineer I Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
July 1, 2013
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Process
The interview process included:
- One round of aptitude
- Two technical rounds
- One HR round
The aptitude round mainly consisted of questions on permutations. The technical aptitude rounds featured questions from C, logic design, and networks.
The first technical round was almost 1 hour and 15 minutes long. It covered details of C and networks, along with a few programming exercises.
The second technical round had questions about scripting. The HR round was typical.
Questions
Intricate details of networks and OS.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer I role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer I roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer I interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Cisco Work Experiences
3.0
Not a good company for starters
Software Engineer I • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 16, 2016
Pros: - Not much work pressure
- Cool environment
Cons: - People are forced to work without bothering about their interest.
- Late-night meetings.
- Pay is not good.
- Too much politics.
- Some managers are very bad; they will screw your life.
1.0
Campus hires are paid more than engineers with 3-4 years of experience
Software Engineer I • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 17, 2016
Pros: Work is chilled out, not very challenging. Even if it was challenging or engaging at any time, I never had to move beyond my comfort zone to meet expectations.
Cab service is good.
New buildings are good (BGL17, 18). Older buildings look like 10-year-old government offices.
Cons: Pay is pretty low compared to market standards. They don't seem to normalize salaries.
New campus hires are paid more than Software Engineer-II (3-4 yr exp band).
Annual increments are usually around 10% and on promotion around 5-10%.
4.0
Good work-life balance. Work is not that challenging
Software Engineer I • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 11, 2016
Pros: Great perks and benefits, like food, outings, and flexible hours.
Awesome campus at Kadubeesanahalli with great facilities.
People are really nice and helpful.
Cons: I was not satisfied with the work assigned to me. It was not challenging.
The work is carried on at its own pace. This is not for people looking for a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
- 3.0Not a good company for startersSoftware Engineer I • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 16, 2016Pros: - Not much work pressure - Cool environmentCons: - People are forced to work without bothering about their interest. - Late-night meetings. - Pay is not good. - Too much politics. - Some managers are very bad; they will screw your life.
- 1.0Campus hires are paid more than engineers with 3-4 years of experienceSoftware Engineer I • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 17, 2016Pros: Work is chilled out, not very challenging. Even if it was challenging or engaging at any time, I never had to move beyond my comfort zone to meet expectations. Cab service is good. New buildings are good (BGL17, 18). Older buildings look like 10-year-old government offices.Cons: Pay is pretty low compared to market standards. They don't seem to normalize salaries. New campus hires are paid more than Software Engineer-II (3-4 yr exp band). Annual increments are usually around 10% and on promotion around 5-10%.
- 4.0Good work-life balance. Work is not that challengingSoftware Engineer I • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 11, 2016Pros: Great perks and benefits, like food, outings, and flexible hours. Awesome campus at Kadubeesanahalli with great facilities. People are really nice and helpful.Cons: I was not satisfied with the work assigned to me. It was not challenging. The work is carried on at its own pace. This is not for people looking for a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
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