Process
Off-campus interview process:
Aptitude written tests, programming language questions, networking questions.
OSI layer model: working and importance of each layer. Different protocols. Programming questions. Testing questions. Undergraduate projects questions.
Questions
The OSI Layer Model:
Working and importance of each layer.
Different protocols.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 15 interview experiences for the Cisco Software QA Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
60%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Software QA Engineer roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral27%
Negative7%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Software QA Engineer interview process in United States.
Cisco Work Experiences
4.0
Good Balance, Frequent Layoffs
Software QA Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 29, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance and decent take-home compensation.
Cons: The hire and fire policy happens every 6 months.
4.0
Best place for learning with fun
Software QA Engineer • Former Employee
October 16, 2021
Pros: Benefits
Technology
Policies
Open culture
Best place to work and learn.
Cons: Didn't find any cons during my stay.
5.0
Good company with a fabulous work-life balance
Software QA Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 24, 2023
Pros: Work-life balance is the best part of Cisco.
Cons: Hike and Promotion is very slow.
- 4.0Good Balance, Frequent LayoffsSoftware QA Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 29, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance and decent take-home compensation.Cons: The hire and fire policy happens every 6 months.
- 4.0Best place for learning with funSoftware QA Engineer • Former EmployeeOctober 16, 2021Pros: Benefits Technology Policies Open culture Best place to work and learn.Cons: Didn't find any cons during my stay.
- 5.0Good company with a fabulous work-life balanceSoftware QA Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 24, 2023Pros: Work-life balance is the best part of Cisco.Cons: Hike and Promotion is very slow.
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