Process
There were four rounds.
First was an online test, assessing data structures, networking, and electronics skills.
Second and third were technical interviews.
The last one was with HR.
Questions
In the 2nd round, they asked some basic SQL join queries, some Python questions like the difference between a dictionary and a data frame, and some basic aptitude questions.
In the 3rd round, they asked about my projects.
The 4th round was the HR round.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 378 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in India.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in India is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 3.0Good Balance, Unclear RoadmapSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDecember 25, 2020Pros: Great work-life balance. Freedom to experience.Cons: Always a mystery on the road map.
- 5.0Great Culture, Stunted GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 30, 2014Pros: Good work culture. Work-life balance.Cons: Slow growth. Manager is god.
- 4.0It was great in the beginning, good in the middle, and I could not wait to get out in the endSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 2, 2011Pros: 1. Good benefits. 2. Fortunate enough to work on the hottest technologies at the time I worked there. 3. Nice co-workers and managers.Cons: 1. Could get stagnant in one's job. 2. Frustrated about VPs making mistakes, and I could not do anything to change it.
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