Process
HackerRank assessment followed by two tech and one HR interview. All fresher level.
The OA consists of output prediction, aptitude, and CS fundamentals.
Interviews consist of OS, CN, DBMS, and coding questions.
Questions
Mostly 1d, easy to medium level. OS, networking related questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer Trainee role.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer Trainee roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive89%
Neutral0%
Negative11%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer Trainee interview process.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Overall experience is good
Software Engineer Trainee • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 16, 2025
Pros: Work-life balance, good team.
Cons: There are no pronouns in Cisco.
3.0
Apprenticeship at Cisco
Software Engineer Trainee • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
January 11, 2025
Pros: Great people, environment, learning, and technology.
Cons: Chances of getting full time for apprentices is very low.
5.0
Great Learning, Good Balance
Software Engineer Trainee • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 18, 2023
Pros: Work-life balance, learning, and growth.
Cons: Nothing much cons about Cisco.
- 4.0Overall experience is goodSoftware Engineer Trainee • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 16, 2025Pros: Work-life balance, good team.Cons: There are no pronouns in Cisco.
- 3.0Apprenticeship at CiscoSoftware Engineer Trainee • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 11, 2025Pros: Great people, environment, learning, and technology.Cons: Chances of getting full time for apprentices is very low.
- 5.0Great Learning, Good BalanceSoftware Engineer Trainee • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 18, 2023Pros: Work-life balance, learning, and growth.Cons: Nothing much cons about Cisco.
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