The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Washington, DC) in Feb 2023
Interview
Attending the interview with CISCO was an incredible experience. It provided valuable exposure to the workings of such a renowned and innovative company. The entire process was highly engaging, and I gained great insights into their cutting-edge technology and collaborative culture. It was truly an honor to be considered by a company of CISCO's caliber.
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.