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Updated 13 Sep 2023

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1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Tuff Ques mianly foucused on strings and xor operations

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Resume wakthrough
  • Q2. Skills questions mentioned in resume
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why Arcadia , cultural fit

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

The first round was a group discussion about online shopping.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What questions did the interviewer ask is related to the Java programming language
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussed about General questions related to Company and personal details
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Interview Questions 

(20 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList in Java. When would you choose one over the other?
  • Q2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Java’s synchronized keyword for thread synchronization? Can you explain how the ReentrantLock compares to synchronized?
  • Q3. What is the difference between == and .equals() in Java? When should each be used, and what issues can arise from improper usage?
  • Q4. How does the Java garbage collector work? Can you describe the different types of garbage collection algorithms available in Java?
  • Q5. What are the main features of Java 8? Can you explain how lambdas and the Stream API have changed the way Java applications are written?
  • Q6. Describe the differences between checked and unchecked exceptions in Java. Provide examples and explain how to handle them properly.
  • Q7. What is the Java Memory Model, and how does it affect multithreading and synchronization? How does volatile help ensure memory visibility?
  • Q8. Can you explain the difference between method overloading and method overriding in Java? Provide examples where each should be used.
  • Q9. What are functional interfaces in Java? How do they work with lambda expressions? Provide an example of a custom functional interface.
  • Q10. What is a Java Stream, and how does it differ from an Iterator? Explain how Streams can be used to process collections efficiently.
  • Q11. Explain the concept of immutability in Java. How does the String class achieve immutability, and what are the advantages of immutable objects?
  • Q12. What is the difference between final, finally, and finalize in Java? Provide examples to illustrate their usage.
  • Q13. Explain the Singleton design pattern in Java. How can you implement it safely to ensure thread safety?
  • Q14. What are Java annotations, and how are they used in frameworks like Spring? Explain the difference between built-in and custom annotations.
  • Q15. How do Java Streams handle parallel processing? What are the potential pitfalls of using parallel streams, and how can they be mitigated?
  • Q16. Explain the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList in Java. ArrayList is implemented as a dynamic array, while LinkedList is a doubly linked list. ArrayList provides fast random access (O(1) complexi...
  • Q17. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Java’s synchronized keyword for thread synchronization? The synchronized keyword ensures that only one thread can access a block of code at a time. It pr...
  • Q18. What is the difference between == and .equals() in Java? == checks for reference equality, meaning it compares memory addresses. equals() checks for value equality, which can be overridden in user-defined...
  • Q19. How does the Java garbage collector work? Garbage collection in Java automatically reclaims memory occupied by unused objects. The JVM has different types of GC algorithms, including Serial, Parallel, CMS...
  • Q20. What are the main features of Java 8? Java 8 introduced lambda expressions, enabling functional-style programming. The Stream API allows efficient data processing with map, filter, and reduce operations. ...
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Nov 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was codility test with 2 questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One codility question
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design system like uber eats
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Design system like youtube
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It included aptitude, technical and coding questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions on SQL(Joins)
  • Q2. Questions on arrays, substrings
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Location preferred
  • Ans. 

    Remote work preferred, open to occasional travel

    • Remote work preferred

    • Open to occasional travel

    • Flexible with location

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Family background
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic java fundamentals
  • Q2. Spring boot,sql
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Some technical questions from manager
  • Q2. Some challenges or scenario based questions
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussion mostly
  • Q2. Benifts that they offer with TR

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 5 Oct 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a class inherits properties and behaviors from another class.

    • Allows a class to inherit attributes and methods from another class

    • Promotes code reusability and reduces redundancy

    • Creates a parent-child relationship between classes

    • Derived class can override or extend the functionality of the base class

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the types of joins in mysql
  • Ans. 

    Types of joins in MySQL include inner join, left join, right join, and full join.

    • Inner join: Returns rows when there is a match in both tables.

    • Left join: Returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

    • Right join: Returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left table.

    • Full join: Returns rows when there is a match in one of the tables.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to handle multiple api's
  • Ans. 

    Use a centralized API gateway to manage and route requests to multiple APIs efficiently.

    • Implement a centralized API gateway to handle incoming requests and route them to the appropriate API based on the endpoint.

    • Utilize API management tools like Apigee, Kong, or AWS API Gateway to manage and monitor multiple APIs.

    • Consider implementing a caching layer to improve performance and reduce the number of requests to external

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What does strstr function do?
  • Ans. 

    strstr function searches for a substring within a string and returns a pointer to the first occurrence of the substring.

    • Used in C programming language

    • Syntax: char *strstr(const char *haystack, const char *needle)

    • Example: char *str = strstr("hello world", "world")

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

There are 2 coding questions came in round 1 with time duration of 1 hr. Coding question is related with bitwise operator,array,string

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with 5 years of experience in developing web applications using various technologies.

    • Experienced in full stack web development

    • Proficient in languages such as JavaScript, Python, and Java

    • Familiar with frameworks like React, Node.js, and Django

    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about your Project
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web application for tracking personal fitness goals and progress

    • Used React.js for front-end development

    • Implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express for back-end

    • Utilized MongoDB for database management

    • Incorporated chart.js for visualizing progress data

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is Strength
  • Ans. 

    Strength is the ability to overcome challenges and obstacles, both physically and mentally.

    • Physical strength refers to the ability to exert force or lift heavy objects.

    • Mental strength involves resilience, determination, and the ability to stay focused under pressure.

    • Strength can also refer to emotional resilience and the ability to cope with difficult situations.

    • Examples: Weightlifters demonstrate physical strength, wh...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell about your weakness?
  • Ans. 

    I tend to be overly critical of my own work, which can sometimes lead to perfectionism.

    • I have a tendency to spend too much time on a task to ensure it is perfect

    • I struggle with delegating tasks to others because I want to make sure they are done correctly

    • I am working on finding a balance between striving for excellence and accepting that perfection is not always attainable

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Journey of collage
  • Ans. 

    My journey through college was filled with challenges, growth, and memorable experiences.

    • Started as a freshman with excitement and nervousness

    • Balanced academics, extracurricular activities, and social life

    • Learned to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks

    • Participated in internships and projects to gain practical experience

    • Graduated with valuable skills and knowledge for my career

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepare and attentive during interveiw but coding round is simple and it is conducted online without any monitoring.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Maths ,english ,reasoning, puzzles

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Jackeron was the platform

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work hard and avoid cheasting
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at SRM university (SRMU) and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Psuedocode and 10 aptitude codes ,pure maths.fill the blank type

Round 2 - Coding Test 

First 2 basic code-i.Pattern ii.Fibnocii ,after clearing two then three will be 3 coding question-Standard Leetcode and GFG questions

Round 3 - Design Test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. You need to Design Sql table mapping based on scenerio
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About DSA,SQL,BASED ON UR RESSUME
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ABOUT LOCATION AND PACKAGE

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have Basic knowledge on SQL and dsa

Arcadia Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Arcadia Software Engineer interview?
Arcadia interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Arcadia interview process are Resume Shortlist, Coding Test and Technical.
How to prepare for Arcadia Software Engineer interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Arcadia . The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Arcadia expect are Agile, Analog, Analytics, Coding and Core Java.

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