Process
There is one written test. It contains questions related to networks and problem-solving questions, followed by three rounds of interviews: two technical and one HR round.
In the technical rounds, they asked questions related to networks and coding. The HR round is easy, with basic questions like why Cisco, strengths, and weaknesses.
Questions
Coding question.
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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
1.0
Scary environment to work in
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 12, 2014
Pros: Great work-life balance. Work from home options if you want.
Cons: Favoritism, lack of leadership, and constantly managing people out in unfair ways. Some people are treated well, but if you are not a favorite, they don't care about you.
4.0
Big Name, Less Interesting Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
July 1, 2025
Pros: Big name.
Good work-life balance.
Cons: Less interesting work
Less hikes
1.0
Stressful, Insecure, Little Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 14, 2016
Pros: - Good healthcare
- Onsite gym
- Some genuine H1B visa individuals
- Allows working from home
- The campus is big
- Clean spaces available
Cons: - Poor job security (layoffs are frequent)
- Very stressful culture
- Little room to grow
- Lots of politics
- Raises are rare
- Bonuses are not great
- Working over 40 hours is expected with no overtime, or you will surely be laid off.
- Culture is competitive
- Demotivating
- No innovation
- 1.0Scary environment to work inSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 12, 2014Pros: Great work-life balance. Work from home options if you want.Cons: Favoritism, lack of leadership, and constantly managing people out in unfair ways. Some people are treated well, but if you are not a favorite, they don't care about you.
- 4.0Big Name, Less Interesting WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 1, 2025Pros: Big name. Good work-life balance.Cons: Less interesting work Less hikes
- 1.0Stressful, Insecure, Little GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 14, 2016Pros: - Good healthcare - Onsite gym - Some genuine H1B visa individuals - Allows working from home - The campus is big - Clean spaces availableCons: - Poor job security (layoffs are frequent) - Very stressful culture - Little room to grow - Lots of politics - Raises are rare - Bonuses are not great - Working over 40 hours is expected with no overtime, or you will surely be laid off. - Culture is competitive - Demotivating - No innovation
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