I applied through university. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Cisco (Hong Kong) in May 2015
Interview
The first round was a usual interview telling about yourself the basic information and project experience and the second round is more formal and have two interviewees together and last for about 1 hour and a half. After that just the usual any question for them part and finished.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked question about algorithms and data structure but all very easy and basic ones. Then follows related with the software engineering, and design pattern, they also include some question about the networking. But the most importantly was the question focused on your CV and project experience, how do you solve those problems and why do you choose this.
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.
I applied online. I interviewed at Cisco in May 2026
Interview
Series of 4 interviews, First screening with HR Recruiter, reviewed resume and qualifications, second was hiring manager, reviewed experience and skills. Technical interview with team as a panel type interview, Last with hiring Director.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical questions on networking. Experience with work enviroment