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Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Cisco for 4 years
September 21, 2025
Bengaluru, Karnataka
4.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative Outlook
Pros

Very exciting work is going on in some BUs.

Cons

Some teams foster the culture of favoritism, opaqueness, and toxic politics.

Mid-level engineers are given even less preference/importance than interns/freshers.

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
1.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
4.0
Career Opportunities
5.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
1.0

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