Process
Test + 3 Interview.
Test includes aptitude + technical. Followed by 3 technical interviews.
Questions
Why did you choose CS as a specialization?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 62 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer II role in India.
Success Rate
97%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles in India is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive81%
Neutral16%
Negative3%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer II interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Decent pay, hikes can be better
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 21, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance, amazing culture, and world-class infrastructure and facilities.
Cons: Hikes aren't good, promotions can be delayed sometimes.
4.0
Work experience after joining as a fresher
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 14, 2012
Pros: Transparent communication from management, excellent work culture.
Good employee benefits, including healthcare and transportation.
Good visibility to higher management.
Startup kind of environment in some business units.
Cons: It's a very big place, and you may get lost, especially if you are a fresher.
Innovation is reducing.
They seem to believe that it is better to acquire than innovate, which is not a good sign.
5.0
Good work-life balance
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 12, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance at Cisco.
Cons: None I can think of.
- 4.0Decent pay, hikes can be betterSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 21, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance, amazing culture, and world-class infrastructure and facilities.Cons: Hikes aren't good, promotions can be delayed sometimes.
- 4.0Work experience after joining as a fresherSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 14, 2012Pros: Transparent communication from management, excellent work culture. Good employee benefits, including healthcare and transportation. Good visibility to higher management. Startup kind of environment in some business units.Cons: It's a very big place, and you may get lost, especially if you are a fresher. Innovation is reducing. They seem to believe that it is better to acquire than innovate, which is not a good sign.
- 5.0Good work-life balanceSoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 12, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance at Cisco.Cons: None I can think of.
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