Software Engineer II SDE2 Interview Experience - Bangalore Rural, Karnataka
March 1, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It went smooth, but they were very reluctant about the language. They don't need programmers; they just need people who can code. There were few DSA questions as well, but they were basics.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Engineer II SDE2 role in Bangalore Rural, Karnataka.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer II SDE2 roles in Bangalore Rural, Karnataka is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer II SDE2 interview process in Bangalore Rural, Karnataka.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Stable environment with good work-life balance, but limited growth opportunities
Software Engineer II SDE2 • Current Employee
Bengaluru
September 29, 2025
Pros: 1)Good work-life balance
2)Flexible and supportive environment
3)Brand recognition and stability
Cons: Repetitive work with limited technical challenges
1)Low salary hikes and slower career progression
2)Fewer opportunities for innovation compared to fast-paced companies
4.0
Work life balance but slow hike
Software Engineer II SDE2 • Former Employee
Bengaluru
December 9, 2024
Pros: Work culture is nice . Good for work life balance
Cons: Slow growth in terms of hike
4.0
Great WLB but Slow Paced Growth
Software Engineer II SDE2 • Current Employee
Bengaluru
December 8, 2024
Pros: Good work, good wlb, nice work culture
Cons: Low pay, bad stock options
- 4.0Stable environment with good work-life balance, but limited growth opportunitiesSoftware Engineer II SDE2 • Current EmployeeBengaluruSeptember 29, 2025Pros: 1)Good work-life balance 2)Flexible and supportive environment 3)Brand recognition and stabilityCons: Repetitive work with limited technical challenges 1)Low salary hikes and slower career progression 2)Fewer opportunities for innovation compared to fast-paced companies
- 4.0Work life balance but slow hikeSoftware Engineer II SDE2 • Former EmployeeBengaluruDecember 9, 2024Pros: Work culture is nice . Good for work life balanceCons: Slow growth in terms of hike
- 4.0Great WLB but Slow Paced GrowthSoftware Engineer II SDE2 • Current EmployeeBengaluruDecember 8, 2024Pros: Good work, good wlb, nice work cultureCons: Low pay, bad stock options
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