Process
Total three rounds.
First round: system design questions, two LeetCode (medium and hard) questions, basics of K8s and Docker, and questions from your resume. They will expect you to run the code and show the correct answer.
Questions
Q: leetcode
Design an iterator that supports the peek operation on an existing iterator, in addition to the hasNext and the next operations.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 436 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 5.0Flexible Work, Good QualitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 13, 2013Pros: 1. Lot of flexibility at work. 2. Work quality: Depends on BU. In my BU, it's okay/good.Cons: Not much. It depends on which BU you work for.
- 2.0Good Culture, Slow GrowthSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 26, 2025Pros: The workload is low with negligible pressure.Cons: The growth is too slow for entry-level roles, too.
- 4.0Good Manager, Messy SystemsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 26, 2023Pros: Good manager, good location, easy commute, growth.Cons: Low pay, messy systems, no perks.
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