Process
The interview was quite simple. Questions were asked on Data Structures, Algorithms, and Networking only. The aptitude section covered mainly permutations and combinations, with also problems asked from distance, time, speed, and other topics.
Questions
Q. Types of networking
Q. Necessity for security in networks
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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
5.0
Challenging Tech, Great People
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
March 13, 2016
Pros: Challenging, great technology, good management, good people. Everyone there is very knowledgeable and professional.
Cons: None to identify. It is a good company to work for, and I have no complaints. The management is very good and professional.
5.0
Forced to write this review by Glassdoor
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 20, 2025
Pros: Good in stable teams.
Bad in poor teams; expect layoff.
Cons: Bad in poor teams, expect layoffs.
Good in stable teams.
2.0
Good Balance, Bad Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 26, 2025
Pros: Great work-life balance at Cisco.
Cons: Not good work, no growth.
- 5.0Challenging Tech, Great PeopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeRaleigh, North Carolina, United StatesMarch 13, 2016Pros: Challenging, great technology, good management, good people. Everyone there is very knowledgeable and professional.Cons: None to identify. It is a good company to work for, and I have no complaints. The management is very good and professional.
- 5.0Forced to write this review by GlassdoorSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 20, 2025Pros: Good in stable teams. Bad in poor teams; expect layoff.Cons: Bad in poor teams, expect layoffs. Good in stable teams.
- 2.0Good Balance, Bad WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 26, 2025Pros: Great work-life balance at Cisco.Cons: Not good work, no growth.
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