Process
The interview process begins with a HackerRank exam, followed by three technical and management rounds.
Once you pass the HackerRank exam, you will be called for the next round of interviews. Rounds 2 and 3 are related to networking and coding language evaluation. Finally, there will be an interview with the manager.
Questions
Networking L3 protocols like OSPF, BGP, and so on.
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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
45%
Pass 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
Positive71%
Neutral24%
Negative5%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
I have been working at Cisco Systems full-time
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 13, 2020
Pros: Cisco is an excellent employer. Cisco offers many technologies that are truly foundational.
There is no limit to the learning.
Cons: Cisco is facing many competitive headwinds.
This makes growth challenging.
2.0
Not so good experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 8, 2018
Pros: Work environment, Correct hiring of the talent
Cons: Layoffs and overloading of work in some teams.
Biased managers targeted people during layoffs.
5.0
Best Company to Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
July 6, 2022
Pros: Work Culture
Hybrid
Learning
Benefits
Cons: NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
- 4.0I have been working at Cisco Systems full-timeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 13, 2020Pros: Cisco is an excellent employer. Cisco offers many technologies that are truly foundational. There is no limit to the learning.Cons: Cisco is facing many competitive headwinds. This makes growth challenging.
- 2.0Not so good experienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 8, 2018Pros: Work environment, Correct hiring of the talentCons: Layoffs and overloading of work in some teams. Biased managers targeted people during layoffs.
- 5.0Best Company to WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 6, 2022Pros: Work Culture Hybrid Learning BenefitsCons: NA NA NA NA NA
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