Software Engineering Manager Interview Experience - India
Process
6-7 rounds of interviews were conducted by each of the stakeholders, such as the team leads, Senior Manager, Product Manager, Project Manager, and Director.
Most interview questions focused on ensuring the right fit in terms of understanding their software development processes and the ability to keep the team motivated and avoid attrition.
Questions
Q. How are you a good fit for the culture at Cisco?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Cisco Software Engineering Manager role in India.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineering Manager roles in India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software Engineering Manager interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 4.0Great place to work with work/life balance based on the team you're inSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina, United StatesOctober 15, 2025Pros: work/life balance based on teamCons: Low compensation compared to industry peers/competitors.
- 4.0A good place to workSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 17, 2025Pros: Benefits, a semblance of work-life balance. It is possible to have other things in your life with a job at Cisco. There are some teams where it's slow and other teams where it's fast. Generally a good culture.Cons: It's difficult to grow if you're in the wrong team. A hiring freeze across a lot of the organization limits your growth in building teams. There's a lack of backfills.
- 4.0Great Culture, Solid WorkSoftware Engineering Manager • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 21, 2024Pros: Good culture, good work, friendly work environment.Cons: Nothing I can think of as of now.
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