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Cisco Software Engineer Interview Experience

Cisco · Principal

ResultOffer · declined it ✓
Timespan3 weeks
DifficultyMedium
Rounds1

Interview process

The interview process was very simple. Unlike other software companies there were little technical deep-dives. There were no coding rounds, however there were 2 system designs, 1 behavioral and 1 cross-functional round. Questions were nothing out of the ordinary.

Interviews went very well that I landed an offer.

Interview rounds · 1

  1. 1

    Final / onsite round

    System DesignTechnicalBehavioral
    1. Q1. Build a data classification system for AI governance.
    2. Q2. How do you coach and develop your engineering team?

Tips from the candidate

For the most part it seemed a discussion than an interview.

Brush up on your resume.

Be authentic and consistent with the behavioral questions.

Company culture

Starting with the recruiter and the hiring manager the entire team was very friendly and genuinely looking to make good hire.

Details

CompanyCisco
RoleSoftware Engineer
LevelPrincipal
LocationUnited States
InterviewedMar 2026
Questions asked2