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Cisco Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 1 Dec 2024

Top Cisco Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Find Row With Maximum 1's in a Sorted 2D Matrix You are provided with a 2D matrix containing only the integers 0 or 1. The matrix has dimensions N x M, and each row is s ...read more
  • Q2. Intersection of Linked List Problem You are provided with two singly linked lists containing integers, where both lists converge at some node belonging to a third linked ...read more
  • Q3. Next Greater Element Problem Statement You are given an array arr of length N . For each element in the array, find the next greater element (NGE) that appears to the ri ...read more
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Cisco Software Engineer Interview Experiences

59 interviews found

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Largest subsequence
  • Ans. 

    Find the largest subsequence in an array of strings

    • Iterate through the array of strings and compare the length of each subsequence

    • Keep track of the longest subsequence found so far

    • Return the longest subsequence

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Basic questions on logical problem solving

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Networking, routing protocols , dijkshtra algorithm
  • Q2. Router & switch functionality
  • Ans. 

    Routers connect different networks, while switches connect devices within a network.

    • Routers operate at the network layer and make decisions based on IP addresses

    • Switches operate at the data link layer and use MAC addresses to forward data

    • Routers can connect multiple networks together, while switches connect devices within the same network

    • Example: A router connects a home network to the internet, while a switch connects

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About the job, location and other concerns

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Networking Questions
  • Q2. Networking Questions 2
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Linked list reverse
  • Q2. Mutex semaphore
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tree related coding ques
  • Q2. Optimise previous question

Cisco interview questions for designations

 Senior Software Engineer

 (10)

 Software Engineer Intern

 (4)

 Software QA Engineer

 (4)

 Software Engineer III

 (2)

 Associate Software Engineer

 (1)

 Embedded Software Engineer

 (1)

 Software Engineer II

 (1)

 Lead Software Engineer

 (1)

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

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 

Basic, medium, and high level of cosing

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Aptitude, coding + technical questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions and critical thinking
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Details for onboarding

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 8 interview rounds.

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Some questions are giving. We can solve that questions . Who can get 70 percentage above that persons qualified.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. 4 or 5 sirs are take the interview
  • Q2. Self introduction.
  • Q3. About subject . Sta science
  • Q4. Asking questions about related to company
Round 4 - Case Study 

One topic is giving.that topic we can ready.

Round 5 - Group Discussion 

One topic is giving we can speak about that topic. The HR observe the persons.

Round 6 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions or topic is giving we can discuss about that topic
Round 7 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ask about yourself, see the resume.
Round 8 - Coding Test 

Giving the one program we can do that

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Resume highlight. way of taking, dressing, walking, setting. Communication skills are important. Education 65 percentage above marks .idea about programming.

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Coding Test 

DSA, CSE theory were asked related to college cirriculum

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Dynamic programming, coding, theory of cse fundamentals
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude test. MCQ based.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Detailed Coding and Focused on Basics

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to switch to Cisco
  • Ans. 

    I want to switch to Cisco for the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to a global leader in networking solutions.

    • Exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology

    • Desire to contribute to a global leader in networking solutions

    • Interest in expanding skills and knowledge in networking and software development

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Past team work experience
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Android topics mvvm, asynchronus programing

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Dsa coding questio
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

There wer only 2 questions, one was easy level and another hard level. No mcqs, only coding part.

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Sorting an array and merging
  • Ans. 

    Sorting an array of strings and merging them into a single string

    • Use a sorting algorithm like quicksort or mergesort to sort the array of strings

    • After sorting, merge the sorted strings into a single string using a loop or built-in functions like join()

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Rest Api and Restful Api
  • Q3. Basuc string and stack and queue questions
  • Q4. Basic linked list question, iteration, deletion
  • Q5. Operating System, Computer Network, Oops

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Great company to work in, good management, great helpful seniors with utterly great skills and generous nature.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Cisco Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cisco Software Engineer interview?
Cisco interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cisco interview process are Technical, Coding Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Cisco Software 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 Python, Linux Administration, Computer Networking, Cisco and Debugging.
What are the top questions asked in Cisco Software Engineer interview?

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

  1. How many clients are possible for a /24 address?. What is the network address a...read more
  2. When would I go for a router to make two computers communica...read more
  3. What is the difference between an arraylist and a linkedlist in Ja...read more
How long is the Cisco Software Engineer interview process?

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

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Cisco Software Engineer Interview Process

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5 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round - 1
  • Coding Test Round
  • Technical Round - 2
  • Personal Interview1 Round
  • HR Round
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