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Cisco Site Reliability Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 9 Mar 2022

Cisco Site Reliability Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. AWS Basic networking questions,Load balancing questions Shell scripting One python coding DSA concept CICD, Terrafrom, Jenkins

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cisco Site Reliability Engineer interview:
  • Terraform
  • Jenkins
  • Python
  • AWS
  • SLA Management
  • Shell Scripting
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare whatever you write in yout resume.
Questions will come form your resume only.
Some questions will asked from basic coding and shell scripting.

All the best

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What are the linux commands do you know ?
  • Ans. 

    I know various Linux commands for file management, process management, networking, and system administration.

    • File management: ls, cd, cp, mv, rm, mkdir, touch

    • Process management: ps, top, kill, nice, renice

    • Networking: ping, traceroute, netstat, ifconfig, ssh

    • System administration: sudo, apt-get, systemctl, journalctl, crontab

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is dictionary in python ?
  • Ans. 

    A dictionary is a collection of key-value pairs in Python.

    • Keys must be unique and immutable.

    • Values can be of any data type.

    • Dictionaries are mutable and can be modified.

    • Access values using keys.

    • Use the 'in' keyword to check if a key exists in the dictionary.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is git and few commands related to it
  • Ans. 

    Git is a version control system used for tracking changes in code. It allows collaboration and easy management of codebase.

    • git init - initializes a new git repository

    • git add - adds changes to the staging area

    • git commit - commits changes to the repository

    • git push - pushes changes to a remote repository

    • git pull - pulls changes from a remote repository

    • git branch - lists all branches in the repository

    • git merge - merges cha

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep calm and focus on basics

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Q4. What is the Collection Framework?
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Q5. What are the linux commands do you know ?

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I appeared for an interview before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical round with questions based on DSA.

  • Q1. 

    Reverse a Number Problem Statement

    Create a program to reverse a given integer N. The output should be the reversed integer.

    Note:

    If a number has trailing zeros, their reversed version should not inclu...

  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given integer while excluding trailing zeros.

    • Create a program to reverse the given integer by converting it to a string and then reversing it.

    • Remove any trailing zeros from the reversed string before converting it back to an integer.

    • Handle the constraints of the input integer being between 0 and 10^8.

    • Example: For input 1230, the output should be 321.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Reverse a Linked List Problem Statement

    You are given a Singly Linked List of integers. Your task is to reverse the Linked List by changing the links between nodes.

    Input:

    The first line of input contai...
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given singly linked list by changing the links between nodes.

    • Iterate through the linked list and reverse the links between nodes.

    • Use three pointers to keep track of the current, previous, and next nodes.

    • Update the links while traversing the list to reverse it.

    • Return the head of the reversed linked list.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference in C++ between 'new int[5]' and 'malloc(5 * sizeof(int))'?
  • Ans. 

    new int[5] is C++ specific and initializes the array with default values, while malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not initialize the array.

    • new int[5] is C++ specific and calls constructors for each element in the array.

    • malloc(5 * sizeof(int)) is a C function and does not call constructors, leaving the array uninitialized.

    • new int[5] returns a pointer to the first element of the array, while malloc(5 * siz...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAJuniper Networks interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, Networking, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Standard test

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Difficult problem to solve

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork. My weaknesses include time management and public speaking.

    • Strengths: problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork

    • Weaknesses: time management, public speaking

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager discussion to understand career path

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Lumen Technologies Software Engineer interview:
  • Company Research
  • Telecom
  • technology
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Doing research about the company is helpful and ask questions about life at Lumen.
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Prepare dsa well, and
  • Q2. Dynamic programming, array concepts

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare DSA well, aling with some dynamic programming
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions around software design
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Question from Strings and Question from Linked Lists

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are double pointers ?
  • Ans. 

    Double pointers are pointers that store the memory address of another pointer.

    • Double pointers are used in C and C++ to store the address of a pointer variable.

    • They are commonly used in functions to modify the value of a pointer passed as an argument.

    • Example: int **ptr; // declares a double pointer to an integer pointer.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Discuss OOPS in Programming.
  • Ans. 

    OOPS stands for Object-Oriented Programming, a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects.

    • OOPS focuses on creating objects that contain both data and methods to manipulate that data.

    • Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are key principles of OOPS.

    • Example: Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and methods from another class, promoting code reusability.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. You Have a Data Stream and integers are coming at each second you have to identify the erroneous values.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Phone Call 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your previous company role ?
  • Ans. 

    I was a software engineer responsible for developing and maintaining web applications for a financial services company.

    • Developed and maintained web applications using technologies such as Java, Spring, and Angular

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions

    • Participated in code reviews and testing to ensure high quality software

    • Implemented new features and enhancements to improve

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Willing to join Arista ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to join Arista as a Software Engineer.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work at Arista and contribute to their innovative projects.

    • I have researched the company and believe that my skills align well with their values and goals.

    • I am confident that I can make a positive impact on the team and help drive success at Arista.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

One Hr interview with 3-4 coding questions on strings,array and linked list

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Javascript / UI related
Round 2 - Case Study 

SYSTEM Design

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on your core skills and system design knowledge.

Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco Site Reliability Engineer interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Cisco Site Reliability Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cisco. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cisco expect are Data Structures and Algorithms, DevOps, Python, CCTV Monitoring and Cisco.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco Site Reliability Engineer interview?

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