Process
The whole interview took about 4 hours, with four different people sequentially (1 hour with each). It mixed technical, HR, and management questions. Overall, it was very impressive. Most of the people you will work with later, if they hire you.
Questions
Q: Explain what HSRP is?
Q: Explain how you can see what port your local Linux system is using to connect to a remote host?
Q: Explain the process of Linux OS booting?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Cisco TAC Engineer role in Remote, Oregon.
Success Rate
Cisco's interview process for their TAC Engineer roles in Remote, Oregon 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 TAC Engineer interview process in Remote, Oregon.
Cisco Work Experiences
- 4.0Great to start outTAC Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 8, 2025Pros: Lots of learning, great technical growth.Cons: High pressure, dependent on the support of the tech lead.
- 4.0Good Culture, Great BenefitsTAC Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 4, 2025Pros: Good work culture and benefits.Cons: Nothing as such are cons, but it also depends upon one's experience and the management they are within.
- 5.0Amazing work cultureTAC Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 26, 2025Pros: Learn new concepts every day. The people at Cisco are so friendly, and there is no hierarchical gap.Cons: Hard to gulp, but I have had no cons in Cisco until now.
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