Networking & security · San Jose, California · Founded 1984
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Ask a verified Cisco employee to refer you for a specific role. Share the job ID and your resume, and they review it and submit the referral through Cisco's internal process.
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About Cisco
Cisco makes networking hardware, security, collaboration (Webex) and observability software, including Splunk. Its Bengaluru campus is one of its largest development centres outside the US.
- Founded
- 1984
- Headquarters
- San Jose, California
- Employees
- ~90,000
- Careers
- jobs.cisco.com ↗
Cisco interview process
3 stages · Reapply after 6 months if not selected. Rounds vary by role and level.
- 1
Online assessment
Coding and aptitude for early-career roles.
- 2
Technical rounds
Two or three interviews on data structures, networking fundamentals and your projects.
- 3
Manager and HR rounds
Team fit and logistics.
What Cisco tests
- Topics
- TCP/IP, Sockets & Network Routing · Low-Level C Multithreading · Packet Filtering & Firewall Logic · Distributed SDN Systems · Linux Kernel Programming
- Tech stack
- C · C++ · Python · Go · Networking Protocols (TCP/IP, BGP) · Linux
- Levels
- Software Engineer I-IV, Technical Leader, Principal Engineer
How to get referred at Cisco
Step 1
Find the exact role
Open the job on jobs.cisco.com and copy the job link and job ID. Referrers can only submit you for a specific opening.
Step 2
Pick the right referrer
Choose a verified Cisco employee. Someone in the same team or function can speak to your fit more credibly.
Step 3
Send a focused request
Attach a resume tailored to the role and a three- or four-line note on why you fit. Lead with experience that matches what Cisco tests, such as TCP/IP, Sockets & Network Routing and Low-Level C Multithreading.
Step 4
Get referred and track it
Once they accept and you pay, they submit you through Cisco's internal referral portal and upload proof. Your payment is held until that proof is in.
Cisco tip: Cisco hires by business: networking, security, collaboration (Webex) and observability (Splunk, ThousandEyes). Name the business from the posting.
Questions about Cisco referrals
How do I get a referral at Cisco?
Find the exact role on Cisco's careers site and copy the job ID, choose a verified Cisco referrer on this page, then send your tailored resume with a short note on why you fit. The referrer submits you through Cisco's internal referral portal and uploads proof.
What is the Cisco interview process?
It usually has 3 stages: online assessment, technical rounds and manager and hr rounds. The exact rounds vary by role and level.
How much does a Cisco referral cost?
Each referrer sets their own fee, and you pay only after the referrer accepts your request.
Does a Cisco referral guarantee an interview?
No. A Cisco referral puts your profile in front of the recruiter through the internal process, but Cisco decides on interviews, offers and hiring.
How long should I wait to reapply to Cisco after a rejection?
Candidates are usually asked to wait about 6 months after a final-round rejection before interviewing for a similar role again.
Where is Cisco headquartered?
Cisco is headquartered in San Jose, California and was founded in 1984.
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