Process
I was tested on technical and soft skills.
Technical questions were based on understanding project workflows and technical knowledge of algorithms, operating systems, networks, etc.
Ability to handle stress under pressure was also tested.
Questions
What was the most interesting project you worked on, and explain the steps you followed from start to finish.
Explain how memory is managed in C programs.
Why is security important for Cisco?
What is the significance of Cisco's logo?
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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
- 4.0Good Balance, Mostly HappySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 17, 2019Pros: Nice work-life balance for the most part.Cons: None I can think of.
- 5.0Great Pto, Stressed By TurnoverSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMilpitas, California, United StatesApril 1, 2021Pros: 401k matching, 30 days PTO, work-life balanceCons: 1. High turnover of management, especially director and up level. 2. A lot of failed/canceled projects. 3. Annual layoffs, lowering employee morale.
- 4.0Good Place, Needs Better PaySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 10, 2023Pros: It's a good place to work.Cons: Compensation needs to be restructured as per the current market.
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