I applied through other source. I interviewed at Cisco (San Jose, CA) in Dec 2020
Interview
Contacted HM via LinkedIn. Following is how the process went
1. Introductory call 45 min with the HM. Liked my profile and pushed to the next round.
2. Phone Interview: 45 Min - Coding round with Software Engineer from the team. Based on feedback from this pushed to Virtual Onsite
3. 45 Min Behavioral, 45 Min Technical/Coding interviews with Engineers
4. 45 Min Behavioral interview with Hiring Manager
Overall process was fast and positive.
Now awaiting results
They care about your skills, rather than your background. They have a template which they provide and you got to fill that, everyone is provided a unique number. You are instructed not to disclose any of your personal details in the due course of your interview.
The interview process was two rounds. The first round was a behavioral interview. Straightforward questions, like tell me about the most technically challenging project you have worked on. The second round was a system design interview.
I applied online. I interviewed at Cisco in May 2026
Interview
Series of 4 interviews, First screening with HR Recruiter, reviewed resume and qualifications, second was hiring manager, reviewed experience and skills. Technical interview with team as a panel type interview, Last with hiring Director.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical questions on networking. Experience with work enviroment