Software Engineering Technical Leader Interview Experience - India
Process
It was a smooth process. There was one initial coding round where I was tested in and out of all data structures in one hour.
Later, I had two more rounds with the tech lead and engineering manager.
The final round was with the director.
All the above rounds involved design and coding.
Questions
The Sudoku validation question is asked in the director round.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco Software Engineering Technical Leader role in India.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software Engineering Technical Leader 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 Engineering Technical Leader interview process in India.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 5.0Good company to work forSoftware Engineering Technical Leader • Current EmployeeDallas, Texas, United StatesSeptember 24, 2025Pros: Very good work culture. Lots to learn.Cons: Nothing bad to report. Supportive teams.
- 2.0Good Benefits, Poor CompensationSoftware Engineering Technical Leader • Current EmployeeTallinn, EstoniaSeptember 24, 2025Pros: Health insurance is fairly good by EU standards.Cons: Poor compensation. They ruin companies they buy. Hidden layoffs by taking away compensations not protected by EU laws (anything not included in the base salary).
- 5.0Good company to work forSoftware Engineering Technical Leader • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 14, 2025Pros: Competitive salary. Good work culture. Great chances of growth.Cons: Depends on the team and manager you get.
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