Cisco Systems

HQ - San Jose,California, United States

About Cisco

Founded in 1984 (40 yrs old) Ownership Public
India Employee count 10k-50k Global Employee count 10k-50k
Headquarters San Jose,California, United States CEO Mark Patterson
Founders Sandy Lerner Type of Company Foreign MNC
Nature of Business Service | B2C | B2B Website cisco.com
Careers Page https://careers.cisco.com/global/en
Founded In 1984 (40 yrs old)
Ownership Public
India Employee Count 10k-50k
Global Employee Count 10k-50k
Headquarters San Jose,California, United States
CEO Mark Patterson
Founders Sandy Lerner
Type Of Company Foreign MNC
Nature Of Business Service | B2C | B2B
Website cisco.com
Careers Page https://careers.cisco.com/global/en

Cisco careers open a world of opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of the Internet through networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies. As a global leader in IT and networking, Cisco is at the forefront of innovation, enabling secure and intelligent connections that transform how people communicate, collaborate, and connect. Joining Cisco means being part of a team committed to making a difference, fostering a culture of inclusivity, sustainability, and continuous learning. Cisco encourages its employees to dream big, solve challenges, and create groundbreaking solutions that empower businesses and communities. With Cisco, embark on a career that not only pushes the boundaries of technology but also contributes to a more inclusive digital world.

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Cisco Recruitment Process

Interview Process

Cisco publishes hiring guidance on its own careers site:

  • Timeline – Most applicants hear back within 7–10 days of applying, and many interview processes complete within 2–3 weeks.
  • How interviews happen – Cisco states it never interviews by chat or email; interviews are held over Webex, by phone or in person.
  • Legitimate contact – Official recruitment email comes only from scheduling@phenomscheduling.com, hiring@careers.cisco.com or opportunities@careeralerts.cisco.com. Cisco never charges application, interview or training fees.

The round structure below is not published by Cisco and is compiled from public reporting on its India campus hiring:

  1. Eligibility check.
  2. “Code with Cisco” online assessment – About 90 minutes, roughly 40 MCQs plus 2 coding problems, commonly reported with no negative marking.
  3. One or two technical interviews – Data structures, computer networks, operating systems, OOP and a project walkthrough. Networking depth is weighted more heavily here than in typical IT-services drives.
  4. Managerial and HR round.

Source: https://careers.cisco.com/global/en/how-we-hire. Hiring processes change – check that page for the current version.

Cisco Salaries

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Designation
Average Salary
Data Analyst
Experience: 1 - 4 years yrs
₹ 7.2 Lakhs /year
(ESTIMATE, not a company-published figure — typical market range ₹4.8 L – ₹9.6 L/yr for this role in this sector (smaller employer). Actual pay varies widely by location, skills and individual negotiation)
Technical Lead
Experience: 6 - 10 years yrs
₹ 22 Lakhs /year
(ESTIMATE, not a company-published figure — typical market range ₹16 L – ₹28 L/yr for this role in this sector (smaller employer). Actual pay varies widely by location, skills and individual negotiation)
Senior Software Engineer
Experience: 3 - 6 years yrs
₹ 13.6 Lakhs /year
(ESTIMATE, not a company-published figure — typical market range ₹9.6 L – ₹17.6 L/yr for this role in this sector (smaller employer). Actual pay varies widely by location, skills and individual negotiation)
Software Engineer
Experience: 0 - 2 years yrs
₹ 5.4 Lakhs /year
(ESTIMATE, not a company-published figure — typical market range ₹3.6 L – ₹7.2 L/yr for this role in this sector (smaller employer). Actual pay varies widely by location, skills and individual negotiation)
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Cisco FAQs

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Cisco Systems employs approximately 10k-50k. Headcount figures move over time and are indicative.
Cisco Systems was founded by Sandy Lerner.
As recorded on this profile, Mark Patterson leads Cisco Systems. Leadership can change - check the company's own site for the current position holder.
Cisco Systems operates in Service | B2C | B2B.
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