Technical Lead Interview Experience - Bengaluru, Karnataka
July 1, 2021
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I went through all the rounds, but at the end, they said that we will not be able to roll out the offer due to a freeze. It was very disappointing, as I had wasted my whole day in the process.
Questions
Simple Java and DSA questions.
We need to prepare a little bit about system design.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Cisco Technical Lead role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
Cisco's interview process for their Technical Lead roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive67%
Neutral0%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Cisco's Technical Lead interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Cisco Work Experiences
2.0
Service Company with Perks
Technical Lead • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
November 3, 2025
Pros: No work most of the time.
Cons: Low pay and no promotions.
4.0
Good work culture
Technical Lead • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
October 23, 2025
Pros: Decent salary, good working culture.
Cons: Growth is limited, appraisals are not so rewarding.
4.0
Flexible work culture
Technical Lead • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
August 15, 2025
Pros: Cisco Systems is a big brand and has an amazing culture. The flexible timings and working from home option are available. There is a good medical policy and yearly free health checkups.
Cons: Lot of work. You will end up working more than 15 to 16 hours a day.
Low salary. Promotions are difficult, with very little pay raises and RSUs. Only key people get all the benefits.
- 2.0Service Company with PerksTechnical Lead • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNovember 3, 2025Pros: No work most of the time.Cons: Low pay and no promotions.
- 4.0Good work cultureTechnical Lead • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOctober 23, 2025Pros: Decent salary, good working culture.Cons: Growth is limited, appraisals are not so rewarding.
- 4.0Flexible work cultureTechnical Lead • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 15, 2025Pros: Cisco Systems is a big brand and has an amazing culture. The flexible timings and working from home option are available. There is a good medical policy and yearly free health checkups.Cons: Lot of work. You will end up working more than 15 to 16 hours a day. Low salary. Promotions are difficult, with very little pay raises and RSUs. Only key people get all the benefits.
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