Aptiv Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Q1. Technical mostly on semi conductor
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Q1. Explain embedded systems
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Embedded systems are specialized computing systems designed to perform specific tasks within a larger system.
• Embedded systems are typically found in everyday devices such as smartphones, cars, and household appliances.

• They are designed to be efficient, reliable, and often operate in real-time.

• Embedded systems often have limited resources such as memory and processing power.

• Examples of embedded systems include microcont...read more
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Q2. What are deadlocks
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Deadlocks are situations in which two or more processes are unable to proceed because each is waiting for the other to release a resource.
• Deadlocks occur in multitasking environments where processes compete for limited resources.

• Four conditions must hold for a deadlock to occur: mutual exclusion, hold and wait, no preemption, and circular wait.

• Example: Process A holds Resource 1 and waits for Resource 2, while Process ...read more
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Q1. What are your strengths and weakness?
Ans. My strength is Hardworking weakness are focusing on every details which makes my work time consuming
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Q1. What is Watchdog timer?
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A Watchdog timer is a hardware or software mechanism that automatically resets or restarts a device if it stops responding or functioning properly.
• Watchdog timer is used to prevent system crashes or freezes by monitoring the system and resetting it if necessary.

• It is commonly used in embedded systems, where reliability is crucial.

• The timer needs to be periodically reset by the software to prevent the system from resett...read more
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Q2. What is Compiler?
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A compiler is a software program that translates code written in a high-level programming language into machine code.
• Converts high-level code to machine code

• Checks for syntax errors

• Optimizes code for better performance

• Examples: GCC, Clang, Visual C++
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Q3. What is volatile memory?
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Volatile memory is temporary memory that loses its data when power is turned off.
• Volatile memory requires constant power to retain data

• Examples include RAM (Random Access Memory) and cache memory

• Data stored in volatile memory is lost when the device is turned off
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Q1. Do you like Bangalore?
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Q2. What is your favourite festival?
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Q3. Do you like to work something from the start or can something which already worked by someone else?
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Coding test, on C, around 1 hr, on teams

Q1. C basics Embedded C Aptitude
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