I applied through a recruiter. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Cisco (San Jose, CA) in May 2012
Interview
First sent me blank google doc. asking me to write code on it so that they can check the status of my answering. Questions asked were basic but I didn't prepare at all, my major is more like EE...
Q1, how to do binary tree search.
Q2, How do two different Threads share information.
Q3, how to insert thread
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