The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Raleigh, NC) in Nov 2011
Interview
I had a phone interview with 3 members of the team. The interview was pretty standard. Some technical questions. Then after a week I got a call for 2nd round, which was telepresence. I was interviewed by 3 groups each for 45 mins. The interview consisted of technical & personality questions. Technical questions: Java, DS basics, SDLC etc. Was not difficult if basics are clear.
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