Bosch Associate Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The technical section consisted of questions different branches. I shall answer from ECE point of view. The test had same questions for electrical cluster , ie ECE ,EEE, IT,TC . There were 35 questions in this section. The questions were based on subjects in 1st 2nd and 3rd year. Mainly concentrated on DEC, AEC, Micro-controllers, Control systems and a few basic electronics questions as well. This section also had 5 questions on programming as well. The test also had negative marking. +1 and -0.25 was the scheme. The second aptitude section had 25 questions on logical reasoning, data interpretation.
Tips: Answer only those questions which you are confident about the answer.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview started on a tensing note, but he told me to make myself comfortable. He was more interested in how I would approach the problem rather than the syntax or trivialities of the code. He tried to confuse me even when my answer was correct. The interview went on for 30-40 mins. At the end of which the interviewer gave me a HR form to fill, and told me to proceed to the HR interview.
Tips: Be confident and do not say things you don't know about, many of my friends got rejected for bluffing.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interviewer had a stern expression on his face, and was serious throughout the interview. He asked me why i had done a C++ project though i was from a ECE background, ( I explained that I had taken an elective OOPS which required us to do a mini project as a part of our curriculum). He also asked what i know about Bosch, this is a definite question, prepare well for it.
Tips: Be confident and truthful, do not bluff about anything. They are well trained to detect those anomalies.

General Tips: Prepare the subjects of second year and third year well. Do not panic in the interview, answer the questions to the point.
Skill Tips: Revise your understanding of your projects thoroughly.
Skills: Knowledge about microcontrollers, Knowledge about AEC and DEC basics, Some knowledge about Control systems, Thorough understanding about the projects pursued.
College Name: BMS College Of Engineering, Bangalore
Motivation: Bosch is one of the pioneers in the embedded systems domain. Also I had heard very good reviews from my seniors about the company.

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - If you get your basics right, you will be selected.

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - concentrate on c++ and basic concepts of computer science.