Cisco Software Engineer interview experience

The early part began with an open, free-flow conversation where I introduced myself and we discussed the job, the company, the team, and the environment—without a rigid script. I could ask questions during the discussion, which made it feel less intimidating.

After that, the technical portion leaned into verification and programming-in-the-large type topics. I was asked to talk through SystemVerilog concepts like randomization and constraints, how queues are used, and how assertions work. The discussion also covered UVM-related ideas, including connections between sequencer and driver, plus