I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Bengaluru) in Apr 2016
Interview
Technical interview
Manger Interview
HR Interview
Technical Interview rounds depends on the team size and Data structures, Design patterns, Problem solving skills, Design, Writing Code on paper, Current project and skills.
Java, Python, Database, Data structure, Unit testing, Pipe line
Standard panel, very simple leetcodes. reverse linked list kind of vibe s . I was literarly asked about how a linked list is structured and reversing it. there was almost no friction which I was shocked by one of the reason I did not accept
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.