Process
The process usually consists of a technical written test and two rounds of interviews for freshers.
Concentrate on the following areas:
- Algorithms
- Data Structures
- Networking
- Operating Systems
Questions
Nothing in particular. Most questions were like solving normal DS questions using iterative and recursive approaches.
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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
3.0
Good work-life balance and teammates, but constant layoffs and low pay compared to the industry
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
July 22, 2025
Pros: Really wonderful teammates throughout the world (of course, this depends on your team, but I had a wonderful experience), including managers and seniors.
Work-life balance was great.
Everyone was very good at helping each other.
Cons: Layoffs and low pay compared to the rest of the industry in the US.
4.0
Good Place to Settle
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 11, 2015
Pros: Work-life balance, good work ethics of people around you.
Cons: The salary is a bit on the lower end.
3.0
Good Balance, Limited Learning
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
April 16, 2017
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Good facilities and perks.
Work depends on the team.
Cons: Over the years you spend here, sometimes there may not be much technical learning.
Some BUs and teams are good with startup culture; it depends on if they were acquired by Cisco.
Promotions depend on years of experience, not on good work.
Too big a company.
- 3.0Good work-life balance and teammates, but constant layoffs and low pay compared to the industrySoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJuly 22, 2025Pros: Really wonderful teammates throughout the world (of course, this depends on your team, but I had a wonderful experience), including managers and seniors. Work-life balance was great. Everyone was very good at helping each other.Cons: Layoffs and low pay compared to the rest of the industry in the US.
- 4.0Good Place to SettleSoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 11, 2015Pros: Work-life balance, good work ethics of people around you.Cons: The salary is a bit on the lower end.
- 3.0Good Balance, Limited LearningSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 16, 2017Pros: Good work-life balance. Good facilities and perks. Work depends on the team.Cons: Over the years you spend here, sometimes there may not be much technical learning. Some BUs and teams are good with startup culture; it depends on if they were acquired by Cisco. Promotions depend on years of experience, not on good work. Too big a company.
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