Process
It was good, focusing on the basics of networking, compute, and storage. The interviewers were very cooperative and helpful. If you do not know an answer, do not bluff; just mention that you do not know.
Questions
Tell me about yourself.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer IV role in India.
Success Rate
91%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer IV roles in India is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive78%
Neutral17%
Negative4%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer IV interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
3.0
It used to be a good company
Software Engineer IV • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 29, 2014
Pros: Flexible working options, including working from home, are available. The company is a market leader and offers a good bonus.
Cons: Culture has deteriorated. Some BU's are like sweatshops, with an aggressive leadership team that has little consideration for the employees.
4.0
Can you survive the yearly reorg?
Software Engineer IV • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 27, 2016
Pros: Good work-life balance. Pleasant working environment. Surrounded by smart people.
Cons: Constantly "reorganizing" the internal structure.
Once a year, you have to worry about getting laid off.
Not because you or your group is underperforming, but because of higher-ups' mismanagement.
Also, the manager-to-engineer ratio is too damn high.
3.0
Good benefits, but never know when you are not needed anymore
Software Engineer IV • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 8, 2015
Pros: Good benefits and salary.
Very good campus in Bangalore, excellent food. Have a children's daycare facility, huge gym and sports complex, doctors and clinics, and more.
Cons: Very aggressive. Pay high, expect high. Never let you rest.
Also, always in a fear of losing your job. In effect, productivity goes down.
- 3.0It used to be a good companySoftware Engineer IV • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 29, 2014Pros: Flexible working options, including working from home, are available. The company is a market leader and offers a good bonus.Cons: Culture has deteriorated. Some BU's are like sweatshops, with an aggressive leadership team that has little consideration for the employees.
- 4.0Can you survive the yearly reorg?Software Engineer IV • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 27, 2016Pros: Good work-life balance. Pleasant working environment. Surrounded by smart people.Cons: Constantly "reorganizing" the internal structure. Once a year, you have to worry about getting laid off. Not because you or your group is underperforming, but because of higher-ups' mismanagement. Also, the manager-to-engineer ratio is too damn high.
- 3.0Good benefits, but never know when you are not needed anymoreSoftware Engineer IV • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 8, 2015Pros: Good benefits and salary. Very good campus in Bangalore, excellent food. Have a children's daycare facility, huge gym and sports complex, doctors and clinics, and more.Cons: Very aggressive. Pay high, expect high. Never let you rest. Also, always in a fear of losing your job. In effect, productivity goes down.
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