Process
The first round was a written test with coding questions and MCQs related to SQL, Operating Systems, Algorithms, and Aptitude.
The second round was a one-on-one technical interview related to Data Structures and other coding concepts.
Questions
Implementation of Trees in any language
Characteristics of different data structures
Pseudocode to detect if an arithmetic expression (with operators and variables) is valid
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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
- 5.0Involves good learningSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 19, 2020Pros: Involves good learning. Will get to involve with high-level engineers. Good working environment.Cons: Not many that I could think of.
- 5.0Great Learning, Wish Better GymSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 18, 2019Pros: Good benefits, a great place to learn and advance your career.Cons: I wish there was a better gym membership in the benefits.
- 4.0Experience in IT software industrySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeThrissur, Kerala, IndiaMay 19, 2021Pros: Fast-moving work culture. Very flexible working hours.Cons: Based on market conditions, headcount reductions happen every year/quarter.
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