Process
I was referred by a friend of mine at Cisco.
A total of 4 technical rounds followed by a managerial round. The HR round was 10 days after the interview date.
Everything was organized and planned well.
Questions
Questions on Data Structures and Algorithms.
Design for a Lift Program.
Virtual Memory Concepts.
Multithreading Concepts.
Bit Manipulation Programs.
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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
5.0
Nice But Isolated, Poor Management
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
April 7, 2022
Pros: Nice, but you feel alone.
Cons: Bad in terms of management.
3.0
Flexible Hours, Poor Raises
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 17, 2016
Pros: Work hours are really flexible, promoting a healthy work and social life. It's a good place to start your career.
Cons: Too much management changes happen every year. Salary increment is poor.
5.0
A great place to work
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 25, 2012
Pros: Work-life balance was the key.
Work-from-home facility.
Great campus in Bangalore.
Good add-on benefits like insurance, mediclaim, etc.
Cons: Your manager is your only point of contact, and your relationship with him/her determines your progress.
- 5.0Nice But Isolated, Poor ManagementSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeApril 7, 2022Pros: Nice, but you feel alone.Cons: Bad in terms of management.
- 3.0Flexible Hours, Poor RaisesSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 17, 2016Pros: Work hours are really flexible, promoting a healthy work and social life. It's a good place to start your career.Cons: Too much management changes happen every year. Salary increment is poor.
- 5.0A great place to workSoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 25, 2012Pros: Work-life balance was the key. Work-from-home facility. Great campus in Bangalore. Good add-on benefits like insurance, mediclaim, etc.Cons: Your manager is your only point of contact, and your relationship with him/her determines your progress.
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