Process
The interview process included:
- Two technical rounds.
- One HR round.
One technical interview was conducted over the phone. The other was in person and focused mainly on scripting knowledge. Since I was a recent college graduate, the difficulty level was very low.
The HR round was conducted by the hiring manager. He asked me about my current work at my previous organization and then explained my role and responsibilities.
Questions
- Number of bits in an IP address.
- Number of bits in a MAC address.
- Python script to reverse a string.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Engineer QA role in India.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer QA roles in India is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer QA interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 2.0Great Perks, Clueless LeadersSoftware Engineer QA • Current EmployeeOttawa, Ontario, CanadaSeptember 8, 2025Pros: Good perks, salary, and benefits (RSU, ESPP, RRSP matching, and great health benefits).Cons: Security Business Group leaders are clueless. There is no roadmap, and priorities keep changing. The ELT is getting fat bonuses while conducting layoffs every quarter.
- 3.0Layoffs every 6 monthsSoftware Engineer QA • Current EmployeeMarch 26, 2024Pros: Work-life balance is good. Compensation and benefits are good too.Cons: Depending on the team, the culture promotes favoritism.
- 4.0Solid Role, No Major IssuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBanga, IndiaFebruary 28, 2021Pros: No significant pros to share.Cons: Haven't seen many concerns to share.
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