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Updated 27 Dec 2024

Top Cisco Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Abhishek Kumar

posted on 27 Dec 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Data Structures and Algorithms

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. SQL data manipulation queries
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Networking,tcp ip protocols

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Write a program to reverse an string

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you choosing cisco?
  • Q2. Are you ready to relocate

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - work hard untill you make it

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Easy to medium level questions were asked to write

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are oops, explain
  • Ans. 

    Object-oriented programming concepts that focus on objects and classes for code organization and reusability.

    • Encapsulation: bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (class)

    • Inheritance: ability of a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class

    • Polymorphism: ability to present the same interface for different data types

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Call be value, call by reference
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

20 aptitudes questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Question was from easy to med

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 (1)

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 (1)

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 Software Consultant

 (1)

 Software Analyst

 (1)

 Engineering Software

 (1)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Initial round was aptitude and english for screening candiates

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding was basically two questions one was
variable window sliding
second was kanpsack variations

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About role and responsibilites
  • Q2. Technical questions realated to project explanation
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why want to join
  • Q2. Jo bexpectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Coding and aptitude prevous work project

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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Mahavir Kumar

posted on 29 Jul 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sum of 2 linkedlist
  • Ans. 

    Add the values of two linked lists and return the sum as a new linked list.

    • Traverse both linked lists simultaneously and add the corresponding values along with any carry from the previous sum.

    • Handle cases where one linked list is longer than the other by considering the remaining nodes and any carry.

    • Create a new linked list to store the sum values and return it as the result.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

3 coding question , easy , medium , hard

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic CN, OOPS , OS questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion about salary
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Dsa os dbms ai ml kafka

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Describe your last three projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - keep calm and composed
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. IMplement LRU cache
  • Ans. 

    LRU cache is a data structure that stores the most recently used items, discarding the least recently used items when full.

    • Use a doubly linked list to keep track of the order of items based on their usage.

    • Use a hashmap to quickly access items in the cache.

    • When a new item is accessed, move it to the front of the linked list and update the hashmap.

    • When the cache is full, remove the least recently used item from the end o

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Questions on React hooks and implement custom Hooks
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All about current Projects
  • Q2. Behavioural questions
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary Discussion
  • Q2. Why do you choose Cisco ?
  • Ans. 

    I choose Cisco for their innovative technology solutions and strong reputation in the industry.

    • Cisco is a global leader in networking and communication technology

    • They offer a wide range of products and services for various industries

    • Cisco has a strong reputation for reliability and security

    • Their commitment to innovation and research & development sets them apart from competitors

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

2 questions about coding and programming

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About dhcp and coding
  • Q2. Dynamic programming quest

Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco Software Developer interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Coding Test, Technical and HR.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco Software Developer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cisco Software Developer interview -

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How long is the Cisco Software Developer interview process?

The duration of Cisco Software Developer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Cisco Software Developer Interview Process

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4 Interview rounds

  • Coding Test Round
  • Technical Round
  • Video Call Round
  • HR Round
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