Cisco Software Developer Engineer interview questions

The first round was a shortlisting multi choice objective type test consisting of 50 questions. Half of them were general aptitude questions while the rest were from various fields like computer programming, microprocessors, database and basic electronics. Around 50 candidates were shortlisted. After that I had 3 rounds of 1:1 interviews. The first round was technical consisting of various questions from linked lists, threads, semaphores and a few basic networking questions. The next round was mainly a resume walk through where I was evaluated on my various projects and responsibilities and my strengths and weaknesses judged. The last round was a HR round and was more like an informal chat.

got an interview from employee referral, everything went smoothly, mostly nontechnical question (even though it was an engineering position). heard a word from manager that my offer was being processed, and then the whole financial fiasco started. they had a major hiring freeze for couple of quarters, and finally decided not to hire for that position due to budget cut.