I applied online. I interviewed at Cisco (San Jose, CA) in Jul 2025
Interview
auto generated oa just after application , then based on the performace on oa you get a reach out then these rounds such as technical , behavoiral and screening round,
screening followed by technical rounds
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
data structures basically , some questions on resume
The interview process was straightforward: initial phone screening, followed by one virtual interview with the manager. Questions focused on experience, problem-solving, and teamwork. The overall tone was professional yet friendly, with clear communication throughout.
Video chat with technical manager. Nothing technical at this point. Just a meet and greet and telling me about the process and asking me why I'm interested in the role.
Followed by Hackerrank test. This had programming as well as networking questions. DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP etc.
Followed by in person interview with a few people including a manager, a couple of devlopers and finally the director.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions related to pointers and asked me to describe the architecture of the product at my previous company.