I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Cisco (Bengaluru)
Interview
I was shortlisted for the interview on the basis of Cisco Off campus hackathon held in July 2025. Then, I had to go through 4 rounds of interview.
1st round: Project and Subjects like Operating system and Computer Networks were asked.
2nd round: Project and DSA (1 DP ques) were asked.
3rd round: Project and Managerial ques were asked.
4th round: It was ETR (HR) round where job location preferences were asked.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked about the working of the projects I have done.
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