The interview process typically involves multiple stages to assess technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit.The process often begins with a recruiter screening to evaluate your resume, experience, and basic technical knowledge. If successful, you might be given a technical assessment. This could include coding exercises, system design problems, or debugging challenges. You'll likely have one or more technical interviews with Cisco engineers. These sessions delve deeper into your technical skills, problem-solving approach, and how you apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. For more senior roles, there might be a system design interview.