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Cisco Systems

Cisco delivers innovative software-defined networking, cloud, and security solutions to help transform your business, empowering an inclusive future for all.

  • Raised $2.5M
  • 4.1from 10 employee reviews
  • 1,172 open roles
  • Avg. salary ₹22.4 L/yr
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Company overview

Cisco Systems at a glance

Founded
198442 years running
Headquarters
Bangalore / BengaluruKarnataka
Employees
16Kband 10K–50K
Company type
Foreign MNC · Public
Industry
Hardware & Networking
Business model
B2B · B2C
Monthly visits
13.1M+11%to their website
Crunchbase rank
#2,323on Crunchbase
Ownership
Publicly listed
Total raised
$2.5MSeed · 1 round · 1 investor

About

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.

Mission

To shape the future of the Internet by creating unprecedented value and opportunity for all customers, employees, investors, and ecosystem partners.

Vision

Changing the Way We Work, Live, Play, and Learn.

What people know them for

  • $2.5M total funding across 1 rounds
  • 1 investors
EnterpriseForeign MNCGCC captiveProduct basedPublicly listedWell known

From live job postings

How Cisco Systems is hiring

Calculated from the roles Cisco Systems has posted across job boards and its own careers site.

Roles posted, last 6 months

1,172about 195 a month
MayOct

Where they hire

Bengaluru848
Pune104
Hyderabad61
Gurugram47
Mumbai47

Skills they ask for most

CiscoPythonArtificial IntelligenceAutomationBankingcloudComputer NetworksAgileamazon web serviceslaw enforcement
Typical experience
5–13 yrs

Compensation

Cisco Systems salaries by role

Yearly CTC in India. The rule spans the reported range; the coin marks the average.

Company average ₹22.4 L

  • Software Engineer

    ₹13.3 L – ₹38.4 L

    Average ₹22.7 L

    3,044 reports

  • Senior Software Engineer

    ₹24.1 L – ₹41.8 L

    Average ₹32.1 L

    726 reports

  • Technical Consulting Engineer

    ₹9.4 L – ₹27.5 L

    Average ₹18 L

    709 reports

  • Technical Lead

    ₹28.9 L – ₹52.3 L

    Average ₹37.7 L

    402 reports

  • Software Developer

    ₹17.4 L – ₹33.9 L

    Average ₹23.2 L

    402 reports

  • Network Engineer

    ₹5 L – ₹21.2 L

    Average ₹8.5 L

    378 reports

  • Network Consulting Engineer

    ₹12.8 L – ₹30.8 L

    Average ₹21.1 L

    320 reports

  • Software Engineer III

    ₹23.2 L – ₹41 L

    Average ₹30.9 L

    308 reports

Employee ratings

What it's like to work at Cisco Systems

Source: AmbitionBox · 10 reviews

Rated4.1of five

Company culture3.5
Salary & benefits3.4
Skill development3.2
Work-life balance3.2
Work satisfaction3.1
Job security2.7
Career growth2.5

Highly rated for

  • Work-Life Balance
  • Company Culture

Critically rated for

  • Job Security
  • Career Growth

Perks

Benefits employees report

Ordered by how many employees mention each one.

  • Health insurance

    171 mentions

  • Cafeteria

    162 mentions

  • Job/Soft skill training

    160 mentions

  • Office gym

    144 mentions

  • Child care facility

    108 mentions

  • Professional degree assistance

    88 mentions

  • Office cab/shuttle

    79 mentions

  • Free meal

    49 mentions

  • International/On-site exposure

    35 mentions

  • Rewards & recognition

    3 mentions

  • Joining goodies

    2 mentions

  • Gifts on festivals

    2 mentions

  • WFH setup

    2 mentions

  • Recreational activities

    2 mentions

  • Course reimbursements

    2 mentions

  • Annual health checkup

    2 mentions

Funding & financials

Is Cisco Systems a stable place to work?

Total raised
$2.5M
Last round
Seed
Jan 1987
Funding rounds
1

Backed by

Sequoia Capital

OperatingPublicLayoffs reported Sep 2026

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FAQ

Questions about working at Cisco Systems

How do I apply for a job at Cisco Systems?

Cisco Systems has 1,172 open jobs listed on this page, in Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad. Pick a role, open it to read the full job description, and apply in about 2 minutes.

What is the average salary at Cisco Systems?

The average annual salary at Cisco Systems is ₹22.4 L. Typical annual pay by role: Software Engineer: ₹13.3 L to ₹38.4 L; Senior Software Engineer: ₹24.1 L to ₹41.8 L; Technical Consulting Engineer: ₹9.4 L to ₹27.5 L.

Does Cisco Systems hire freshers?

Not right now. None of Cisco Systems's current openings are aimed at candidates with 0 to 1 years of experience.

Where are Cisco Systems's offices?

Cisco Systems is headquartered in Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Is Cisco Systems a good company to work for?

Cisco Systems is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 10 employee reviews. Employees rate it highly for Work-Life Balance and Company Culture. Common criticisms are about Job Security and Career Growth.

When was Cisco founded?

Cisco was founded in 1984. The company has been operating for 41 years primarily in the Hardware & Networking sector.

Where is the Cisco headquarters located?

Cisco is headquartered in Bangalore / Bengaluru, Karnataka. It operates in 7 cities such as Bangalore / Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad / Secunderabad. To explore all the office locations, visit Cisco locations.

How many employees does Cisco have in India?

Cisco currently has more than 16,000+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Cisco based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.

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