It was good .they asked mainly on the algorithm and testing framework . Also on testing concept and release activities and process . On CI CD pipeline and repository architecture
First call with recruiter and He asked questions like why do you think this job is for you. Then, some questions related to current project and how did you use AI. Next call with partner recruiter who explained the interview process and schduled calls for technical rounds.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cisco (Bengaluru) in Dec 2025
Interview
I have attended for QA/manual testing /L2,L3 protocol testing .two technical rounds cleared and recruiter called for hiring manager round.the lady manager interviewed me with different types of questions like how many test cases written and automated ,what is the difficult bug you found and fixed?.salary details etc.She also asked my Cisco email id (I worked as contractor earlier) .she told director is busy and HR will update you like that.i have waited 2 days and she was rejected due to more automation skills .she want 80% manual tester and 20% automation.but Iam 60% automation using python and 40% manual tester.i am not sure about worst procedure interview process.if they want manual tester ,why the technical person asking automation and manual?..the manager name is Bharathy john.i am not sure whether she knows managing skills or not?.if she want manual tester then why she didn’t informed to technical persons?..all technical completed then she played a drama.she is wasting my time completely for one month.this complete process took a month.Please check the skill set before going to attend the interviews.Recruiter informed me both required buy she rejected .Bad experience ..
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Wrote a code for connect device without using inbuilt methods?
Mostly from Leetcode medium question in 3 rounds and 2 rounds of design level question and one phone screening. and networking question from past experience . L2/L3 forwarding , MAC learning , IGMP, TCP/IP , L3 routing , Tunneling .