Process
3 + 2 rounds with the ability to see how they are answering and to see if there are any loops.
We need to check all area types as well.
Check dead timers as well.
Questions
How OSPF Avoids Loops in Non-Congested Areas
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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
Software Engineer at Cisco, Bangalore
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 26, 2016
Pros: Good Work-Life Balance
Benefits
Work from Home Option
Good Bonus
Cons: Promotions are delayed.
Layoffs every year.
Too much of reorg.
4.0
Awesome place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 8, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance, good leave policy, and a good learning curve, too.
Cons: As such, I didn’t find any.
4.0
Good Culture, Layoff Worries
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 31, 2023
Pros: Company culture was good, and it was nice to hang out with fellow co-workers.
Cons: Layoffs can happen and they can affect people.
- 4.0Software Engineer at Cisco, BangaloreSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 26, 2016Pros: Good Work-Life Balance Benefits Work from Home Option Good BonusCons: Promotions are delayed. Layoffs every year. Too much of reorg.
- 4.0Awesome place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 8, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, good leave policy, and a good learning curve, too.Cons: As such, I didn’t find any.
- 4.0Good Culture, Layoff WorriesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 31, 2023Pros: Company culture was good, and it was nice to hang out with fellow co-workers.Cons: Layoffs can happen and they can affect people.
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