I applied through university. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Bengaluru) in Oct 2021
Interview
The entire process was extensive, beginning with a code-a-thon that tested my problem-solving skills. After that, I went through a behavioral interview, followed by an aptitude round to assess logical reasoning. Then came a coding round, where I had to solve algorithmic problems under time constraints. Next was a technical interview that delved deep into my programming knowledge, followed by a managerial interview to evaluate my leadership and decision-making skills. Finally, the HR interview focused on cultural fit and salary discussions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They checked if i had the zeal and passion in me to pursue a career in CS
It's a one hour long panel interview with two to four engineers. The interview contained behavioural questions, resume walk through, python and c implementation, c trivia questions, os concepts, debugging.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Cisco in Feb 2026
Interview
Applied 1/14, prescreening with recruiter 1/29, interview with hiring manager 2/9, offer 2/13
Very easy interview and manager was super nice! Mostly was just asked about the projects on my resume with a couple problem-solving questions surrounding my projects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you prove your product's safety to the user? (Essentially asking my testing process)
I applied online. I interviewed at Cisco (San Jose, CA)
Interview
The interview has two rounds:
Round 1 focuses on solving DSA problems within 45 minutes, testing logic, efficiency, and coding skills.
Round 2 involves resume screening and project discussion, where you explain your contributions, technical decisions, challenges faced, and overall understanding of your work.