Legacy systems and people with outdated mindsets, using legacy practices on modern tools
Legacy systems and people with outdated mindsets, using legacy practices on modern tools
Can survive if you build relationships. Skills don't matter much.
Heavily biased ecosystem. Very political. US team operates like a buddy system. I scratch your back and you scratch mine. Not very skilled. Seniors hoard knowledge to stay important in the team. One senior gave me an excuse for working on a solution that is bound to fail. His exact words were, "You think I don't know? This won't work. This is Cisco."
Hire principal engineers with a track record of successful deliveries to set the team in the right direction.
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The call with the recruiter lasted 30 to 45 minutes. During this time, she asked me various questions about my QA background and shared more about the company's culture, team structure, and the role itself. The questions weren't typical interview qu
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There were 6 rounds in total, conducted in Aug 2013. The questions touched upon most of the subjects learned in undergrad, including database, networking, and data structures. Some behavioral questions were also asked.
Quality Assurance Engineer
United StatesJuly 1, 2025The call with the recruiter lasted 30 to 45 minutes. During this time, she asked me various questions about my QA background and shared more about the company's culture, team structure, and the role itself. The questions weren't typical interview qu
Data Engineer
United StatesNovember 1, 20221. HM round: Ask about previous work experience and some behavioral questions. 2. Coding: Valid Parentheses, plus SQL questions. 3. System Design/Database Design. 4. Behavioral round: A lot of behavioral questions.
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 1, 2014There were 6 rounds in total, conducted in Aug 2013. The questions touched upon most of the subjects learned in undergrad, including database, networking, and data structures. Some behavioral questions were also asked.
