I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco
Interview
Had 3 rounds.
First was the coding test involving 3 questions wrt data structures and algorithms
interview with a software engineer with live coding about algorithms and data structures.
interview with a network engineer about network models and network policies in each layer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Algorithms and data structures based
Network policies and network models
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