Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto 4 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Cisco (San Jose, CA) nel mese di mag 2010
Colloquio
1. Define Storage Classes and explain application domain.
register - tell to the compiler for use a CPU register for fast aceess for that variable.
auto - it's a variable created and initialized when it is defined. It is not visible outside of the block.
static - defined inside of the function retain its value between calls. Always is initialized with 0. Defined as global in a file is visible on for the functions from that file.
extern - the definition of the variable is in another file.
2. Define the Storage Qualifiers
const - define a variable that can not change its value along the program execution.
volatile - define a variable that can be changed indirectly. An example can be a counter register that is updated by hardware.
mutuable - a member of a structure or object can be changed even if the structure, for example is declared const:
Ex: struct complex {mutuable int x; int y;};
const complex Mycomplex = {1, 2};
Mycomplex.x = 3; /* correct */
3. Give an example for a variable "const" and "volatile". Is it possible?
Yes, a status register for a microcontroller.
4. Detect if a linked list is circular.
Need to use 2 pointers, one incrementing by 1 and another by 2. If the list is circular, then pointer that is incremented by 2 elements will pass over the first pointer.
5. Have you any remarks?
#define res(a) a*a
Using in this form the result will not be like we expect. Thinking that "a" is replaced with (2+3), then we will obtain 2+3*2+3 = 11 instead (2+3)*(2+3) = 25.
Use always #define res(a) (a)*(a)
6. Define a "dangling" pointer
Dangling pointer is obtained by using the address of an object which was freed.
7. Any difference between "const int*ptr" and int *const ptr" ?
Yes, it's a major difference. First define a constant data and second define a constant pointer.
8. What is the declaration and definition of a variable?
The definition contains the implementation for a method or variable declaration. This is just an example.
9. Give a solution for a stack overflow situation.
func_call() {
funct_call();
}
Every time the above function is called the return address is stored onto the stack. Calling in this infinite loop will cause a stack overflow.
10. Give 4 examples for an infinite loop.
a. while (1) {}
b. for (;;) {}
c. do {}while{1};
d. label:
goto label;
Domande di colloquio [1]
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What are the difference between DES and RSA algorithm?
They care about your skills, rather than your background. They have a template which they provide and you got to fill that, everyone is provided a unique number. You are instructed not to disclose any of your personal details in the due course of your interview.
Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Cisco (Austin, TX)
Colloquio
The interview process was two rounds. The first round was a behavioral interview. Straightforward questions, like tell me about the most technically challenging project you have worked on. The second round was a system design interview.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Cisco nel mese di mag 2026
Colloquio
Series of 4 interviews, First screening with HR Recruiter, reviewed resume and qualifications, second was hiring manager, reviewed experience and skills. Technical interview with team as a panel type interview, Last with hiring Director.
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Technical questions on networking. Experience with work enviroment