Process
3 Interview Rounds
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Round completely on Security. As I am from an Information Security (M.Tech) background, it was simple, only on basic algorithms and questions.
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Round: This was a mix-up of HR and technical. A simple data structure question was asked: print a linked list without any syntax error on paper.
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Round: Formality, just an 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
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
Cool Work, Frequent Layoffs
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
September 30, 2017
Pros: Lots of stuff to work on. A lot of knowledgeable people. Cool products.
Cons: Lots of layoffs multiple times per year.
5.0
Couldn't ask for a better work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 27, 2021
Pros: Excellent work-life balance, a great campus, lovely people, and outstanding managers.
Cons: Had no pay rise/hike even after 2 years. Salary well below competition standards. Work-life balance depends on the individual, as some are slogging over 80 hours in an entire week.
4.0
Flexible work, but no progress in personal interests
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 16, 2014
Pros: A flexible work environment, good teamwork, work-life balance, and working from home are huge advantages.
Cons: Less career development chances,
less salaries,
No hikes.
- 4.0Cool Work, Frequent LayoffsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesSeptember 30, 2017Pros: Lots of stuff to work on. A lot of knowledgeable people. Cool products.Cons: Lots of layoffs multiple times per year.
- 5.0Couldn't ask for a better work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 27, 2021Pros: Excellent work-life balance, a great campus, lovely people, and outstanding managers.Cons: Had no pay rise/hike even after 2 years. Salary well below competition standards. Work-life balance depends on the individual, as some are slogging over 80 hours in an entire week.
- 4.0Flexible work, but no progress in personal interestsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 16, 2014Pros: A flexible work environment, good teamwork, work-life balance, and working from home are huge advantages.Cons: Less career development chances, less salaries, No hikes.
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