The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Raleigh, NC) in Apr 2010
Interview
Had a phone interview where I was asked basic networking questions and some C questions. It was all very simple. Later had onsite. Had 5 rounds. 4 rounds of technical interview which tested my C skills, OS concepts, networking and my past work experience. And later a HR kinda interview with hiring manager.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
From your network concepts learnt academically, explain what happens when you try to connect from your laptop at home to a server in your college. Decribe whatever you feel is relevant in this scenario
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