I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Cisco in Jan 2016
Interview
I applied online and I took the interview after a month.The process was quite good and friendly. They told me a lot of their project and equipment. The process is in total 4 rounds. The first round would be a background check and basic algorithm questions. The second round would be a network knowledge check. The third round would be a short talk with the manager.In the next step, they just take me to have a video chatting with another manager in SD. The manager was very friendly and nice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
String manipulation, network and visualization. Why cisco
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