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      Hardware Design Engineer Interview

      Apr 1, 2021
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Cisco

      Interview

      It was long but quick process. They scheduled 5 rounds (each of 1 hour). In interview they asked about complete product lifecycle, handling of any issues, basic knowledge of electronics, interface knowledge, and questions based on your past experiences and resume.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is the difference between I2C and SPI communication interfaces?
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      Hardware Design Engineer Interview

      Nov 15, 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Cisco

      Interview

      The interview focused on general questions about my past projects and how I approached design decisions. They also asked how I would modify or restructure certain elements, looking for my reasoning process, adaptability, and how I think through engineering trade-offs.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      How to do it step by step to designing PCB
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