Exablaze/Cisco - an excellent school of engineering
Exablaze/Cisco - an excellent school of engineering
Exablaze was one of the most prominent startups in the modern data-center networking space. While it mainly focused on ultra-low latency applications, it produced several groundbreaking innovations which are now commonly used. The engineering team was very compact, and there was tremendous opportunity to learn and grow.
Suboptimal business decisions and a lack of a proactive sales force led to many wasted opportunities.
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The interview happens in 4 stages: * Group discussion * Three rounds of interview These rounds include one technical, one managerial, and one HR round. The main focus is on your resume and work experience.
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1st Round - Written test (Aptitude and Technical Questions from Digital, Analog) 2nd Round - TR + MR + HR - TR - 25 minutes (Intro, difference between sequential and combinational) - MR - 15 minutes - HR - 10 minutes
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It was easy, and they asked basic questions about hardware, filters, and op-amps. The interview process was smooth and consisted of five rounds: three technical rounds, one phone call, and one HR round.
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Manipal, Karnataka, IndiaAugust 1, 2025The interview happens in 4 stages: * Group discussion * Three rounds of interview These rounds include one technical, one managerial, and one HR round. The main focus is on your resume and work experience.
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJune 17, 20251st Round - Written test (Aptitude and Technical Questions from Digital, Analog) 2nd Round - TR + MR + HR - TR - 25 minutes (Intro, difference between sequential and combinational) - MR - 15 minutes - HR - 10 minutes
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San Jose, California, United StatesApril 9, 2025It was easy, and they asked basic questions about hardware, filters, and op-amps. The interview process was smooth and consisted of five rounds: three technical rounds, one phone call, and one HR round.
