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Proud winner of ABECA 2024 - AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards

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Company Summary

Cisco delivers innovative software-defined networking, cloud, and security solutions to help transform your business, empowering an inclusive future for all.

Overall Rating

4.1/5
based on 1.8k reviews
highly rated categories
11% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Work-life balance, Company culture, Salary

Work Policy
Hybrid
Hybrid
80% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
88% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
87% employees reported
No travel
No travel
71% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
Health insurance
171 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
162 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
160 employees reported
Office gym
Office gym
144 employees reported
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About Cisco

Founded in1984 (41 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
India HeadquartersBangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Websitecisco.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.

Mission: To shape the future of the Internet by creating unprecedented value and opportunity for all customers, employees, investors, and ecosystem partners.
Vision: Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn.
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Cisco won India’s Largest Employee Choice Awards in Large Companies Category.
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Cisco Ratings

based on 1.8k reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5
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Category Ratings

4.3

Work-life balance

4.2

Company culture

3.9

Salary

3.9

Skill development

3.8

Work satisfaction

3.5

Job security

3.5

Promotions

Cisco is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 1.8k company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Cisco
based on 1.6k reviews
4.2
Rated by 347 Women
Rated 4.2 for Work-life balance and 4.2 for Company culture
4.1
Rated by 1.3k Men
Rated 4.3 for Work-life balance and 4.2 for Company culture

Work Policy at Cisco

based on 194 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
80%
Permanent work from home
11%
Work from office
9%

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Cisco Salaries

Cisco salaries have received with an average score of 3.9 out of 5 by 1.8k employees.

Software Engineer

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₹10 L/yr - ₹37 L/yr

Technical Consulting Engineer

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₹8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Senior Software Engineer

(642 salaries)
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₹14 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr

Network Engineer

(418 salaries)
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₹3.8 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr

Technical Lead

(353 salaries)
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₹20.7 L/yr - ₹65.5 L/yr

Software Developer

(346 salaries)
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₹9 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr

Network Consulting Engineer

(339 salaries)
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₹9.3 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

Software Engineer III

(269 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹43 L/yr

Project Manager

(254 salaries)
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₹9.2 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Consultant Engineer

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Cisco News

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ISN | 5 Mar, 2025
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Keysight, Samsung, and NVIDIA Collaborate on AI-Optimised RAN Technology

Analyticsindiamag | 5 Mar, 2025
Keysight, Samsung, and NVIDIA Collaborate on AI-Optimised RAN Technology

Feds add Windows, router vulnerabilities to actively exploited list

Mashable | 5 Mar, 2025
Feds add Windows, router vulnerabilities to actively exploited list

Jio Platforms, AMD, Cisco & Nokia Join Hands To Launch AI Platform For Telcos

Inc42 | 5 Mar, 2025
Jio Platforms, AMD, Cisco & Nokia Join Hands To Launch AI Platform For Telcos

Jio, Tech giants unite to create Open Telecom AI Platform 

HinduBusinessLine | 4 Mar, 2025
Jio, Tech giants unite to create Open Telecom AI Platform 

Gaurav Agarwal Appointed Vice President and APAC Region Head at Automation Anywhere

All Things Talent | 4 Mar, 2025
Gaurav Agarwal Appointed Vice President and APAC Region Head at Automation Anywhere

Jio, Tech giants unite to create Open Telecom AI Platform 

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Cisco provides a dose of service provider innovation at MWC 2025

Siliconangle | 4 Mar, 2025
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Anthropic raises $3.5B at $61.5B valuation to advance its AI research

Siliconangle | 4 Mar, 2025
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Cisco FAQs

When was Cisco founded?
Cisco was founded in 1984. The company has been operating for 41 years primarily in the Hardware & Networking sector.
Where is the Cisco headquarters located?
Cisco is headquartered in Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka. It operates in 7 cities such as Bangalore / Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Gurgaon / Gurugram. To explore all the office locations, visit Cisco locations.
How many employees does Cisco have in India?
Cisco currently has more than 15,000+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Cisco based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Cisco have good work-life balance?
Cisco has a work-life balance rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 1,700+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 83% employees rated Cisco 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Cisco work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Cisco good for career growth?
Career growth at Cisco is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.5. 83% employees rated Cisco 4 or above, while 17% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading Cisco promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in Cisco?
Working at Cisco offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for work life balance, company culture and salary & benefits, based on 1,700+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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