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Updated 10 May 2024

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Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Axi protocol detailed transaction
  • Q2. System verilog fundamental questions
  • Q3. Behavioral questions on why change job

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared for you language skills, your functional skills , demonstrate your analytical and logical thinking abilities
And clarity in answers.

Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jan 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. About the company
  • Q2. About ASIC design Flow

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I had a CGPA of 9.18/10 and the cutoff was 8/10.

Round: Test
Experience: The test had two Sections:
1. Aptitude - (Very Tough. Most questions were puzzles, probability)
2. Tech - (Very Easy. Deciding factor). Includes basic digital circuits
Tips: I prepared Digital Circuits Basics for Technical round.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview was of 1h 30 min. All common digital circuit questions were asked

General Tips: Start 1 month ahead. For aptitude and tech prepare Verilog FAQs and ASIC design flow(mainly for core companies.)
Skill Tips: I think I got selected because of my project and Interview performance.
Skills: Digital Verification, CAD for VLSI, Digital IC design
College Name: IIT Madras

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Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jan 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What do you know about Broadcom?
  • Ans. 

    Broadcom is a global technology company that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

    • Broadcom is headquartered in San Jose, California.

    • The company was founded in 1991.

    • Broadcom's products are used in various industries, including networking, storage, broadband, wireless, and industrial.

    • Some of Broadcom's notable products include Wi-Fi chips, Bluetooth chips, and Ethernet switc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why Broadcom?
  • Ans. 

    Broadcom is a leading technology company with a strong reputation for innovation and growth.

    • Broadcom has a diverse portfolio of products and services that align with my interests and skills.

    • Broadcom has a strong track record of success and growth, which provides opportunities for career advancement.

    • Broadcom values its employees and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.

    • Broadcom is a leader in the industry a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Skills, strengths, weakness etc
  • Q4. Plan for higher education?
  • Ans. 

    Planning to pursue a master's degree in engineering.

    • Researching universities with strong engineering programs

    • Preparing for standardized tests like GRE

    • Networking with alumni and professionals in the field

    • Applying for scholarships and financial aid

    • Considering online or part-time programs for flexibility

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I had a CGPA of 10/10. There was a cut-off of 8 CGPA to apply for the job.

Round: Test
Experience: It was a written test. They mainly asked Quant/general ability puzzles and Tech questions.
Tips: I mainly concentrated on the following topics :

Combinatorics and probability.
Discrete mathematics.
Markov chains.
Pigeon hole principle.
Signal processing.
Sampling theorem.
Estimation theory.
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There were two rounds of interview . Each of 2hrs 20 min.

My subject knowledge was mainly tested on ::Wireless communication - fading, multipath, OFDM,Signal processing - DFT
Detection and Estimation - MMSE, linear MMSE, detection of symbols
Probability - Bertrand's Paradox
Tips: I mostly prepared for the interview by studying the class notes well.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview was mainly based on the courses that I had credited in the previous semesters. I got selected because of my performance in written test and also in the technical interview. I topped the written test. I impressed them during the interview by answering 95% of the questions.

Skill Tips: I prepared for placements by video lectures, solving puzzles etc. I started my preparation in August
College Name: IIT Madras

Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 8 Jan 2015

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initial Short-listing : CGPA 8 Cut-Off

Round: Test
Experience: Written Test: The test mostly consisted of both aptitude and tech questionsAptitude - Tough. Most questions puzzles, probabilityTech - Easy. Deciding factor. Includes basic digital circuits
Tips: Concentrate on topics like Digital circuits ,Verilog FAQs, ASIC design flowGate Problems and puzzles

Round: Interview
Experience: Technical round is around 90 minutes.Technical round consisted of questions from topics such as Wireless communication -fading, multipath, OFDMSignal processing – DFT, Detection and Estimation - MMSE, linear MMSE, detection of symbols, Probability - Bertrand's Paradox

Round: Interview
Experience: HR Round is around 30 minutes. Basic HR questions.

College Name: IIT Madras

Broadcom interview questions for designations

 Technical Support Engineer

 (1)

 Software Engineer

 (4)

 Test Engineer

 (4)

 Design Engineer

 (1)

 Network Engineer

 (1)

 Firmware Engineer

 (1)

 Softwaretest Engineer

 (1)

 Senior Software Engineer

 (1)

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Bitwise questions easy to medium
  • Q2. Merge two sorter linked list
  • Ans. 

    Merge two sorted linked lists into a single sorted linked list

    • Create a new linked list to store the merged result

    • Iterate through both input linked lists and compare nodes to determine the order in which they should be merged

    • Update the next pointers of the nodes in the new linked list accordingly

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Inter process communication theory
  • Q2. Reverse words in String
  • Ans. 

    Reverse words in a given string

    • Split the string into words using a space as delimiter

    • Reverse each word individually

    • Join the reversed words back together with a space in between

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Linux Module development
  • Q2. Dynamic 2d array multiplication
  • Q3. Why this role ?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about solving complex engineering problems and contributing to innovative projects.

    • I have always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and creativity

    • I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can apply my technical skills

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work with a talented team and make a real impact

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why linux kernel ? And About how to compile linux kernel?
  • Ans. 

    Linux kernel is popular for its open-source nature, stability, security, and flexibility. Compiling it allows customization and optimization.

    • Linux kernel is widely used due to its open-source nature, allowing for customization and collaboration.

    • It is known for its stability, security, and flexibility, making it a preferred choice for many developers and organizations.

    • Compiling the Linux kernel involves configuring the ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prep OS.
Prep Embedded Linux.
Prep Bitwise and Linked list Problems. (easy to medium)
Prep Array and String w.r.t to dynamic memory allocation.
Prep Pointer Arithmetic.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your current location, and are you open to shifting or relocating?
  • Q2. What is your current experience in the field of artificial intelligence?
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about clock gating
  • Ans. 

    Clock gating is a power-saving technique used in digital design to disable the clock signal to certain parts of a circuit when they are not in use.

    • Clock gating helps reduce power consumption by stopping the clock signal to unused parts of the circuit.

    • It is achieved by inserting logic gates in the clock signal path to control when the clock is allowed to reach certain elements.

    • Clock gating can be implemented at differen...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Brief about resume
  • Q2. Project related questions
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project based questions.
  • Q2. Study your project properly.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to have a clear grip of the role you apply and go through your projects for Freshers.

I applied via Referral

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: They develop CAD tools for VLSI design etc.
They call it EDA ( Electronic design automation).
They expect people with good C knowledge, data structures, compiler knowledge.
Skills:

Broadcom Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Broadcom Engineer interview?
Broadcom interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Broadcom interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Broadcom 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 Broadcom. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Broadcom expect are Analytical, C++, Debugging, Linux and Perl.
What are the top questions asked in Broadcom Engineer interview?

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