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Updated 13 Jun 2024

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Staff Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 13 Jun 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Day to day work related questions
  • Q2. Technical questions and problem analysis

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Hard core techanical

I appeared for an interview before Aug 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions on C++

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Only those with Java, C++ and JavaScript were shortlisted.

Round: Test
Experience: Pretty basic
Duration: 3 hours

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2019. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Basics related to piperack design
  • Q2. Design parameters for steel structure
  • Ans. 

    Design parameters for steel structure

    • Load capacity and distribution

    • Material strength and durability

    • Environmental factors such as wind and seismic activity

    • Connection details and joint design

    • Fire resistance and protection measures

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Number of years exposure to staad
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of exposure to STAAD software.

    • I have used STAAD for various structural analysis and design projects.

    • I am proficient in using STAAD for modeling, analysis, and design of steel and concrete structures.

    • I have experience in using STAAD for seismic analysis and design of structures.

    • I have also used STAAD for foundation design and analysis.

    • I keep myself updated with the latest versions and features of STAAD so

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Grating design and deflection limits

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be positive & confident
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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About the technologies mentioned in the resume
  • Q2. SQL, Python, Power BI , Shell

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please be prepared for the technologies mentioned in your resume
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

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. Which column takes more load short or Long Column
  • Q2. What kind of pressures will impose on the water tank walls during seismic

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with fundamentals

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Seismic design of building, criteria, type of checks in building with respect to seismic, analysis approach
  • Q2. Pile and foundation detail, structural system in building, shear wall, dual system implications
  • Q3. Steel structure- Class of section, connection detail, slender member design criteria
  • Q4. Building irregularities type
  • Q5. Nature of scope of work performed, understanding of coordination approach, software knowledge
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2024.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Amazing aptitute test with knowledge of all aspects of the industry

Round 2 - Assignment 

Great assessment of all the interview natures of the assignment for risk, protocol, and valuation.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - study the technicals and know the industry cold
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Data structure mostly

Interview experience
5
Excellent
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. Whate are different bus bar schemes?
  • Ans. 

    Bus bar schemes are different ways of connecting bus bars in power systems.

    • Single bus bar scheme

    • Double bus bar scheme

    • Main and transfer bus bar scheme

    • Ring bus bar scheme

    • Breaker and a half scheme

    • Mesh bus bar scheme

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the equipment sequence for any line bay?
  • Ans. 

    The equipment sequence for any line bay starts with the circuit breaker and ends with the transformer.

    • The circuit breaker is the first equipment in the sequence.

    • Next comes the isolator switch.

    • After that, the earth switch is operated.

    • Then the line disconnector is opened.

    • Finally, the transformer is disconnected from the line.

    • The sequence is reversed when the line bay is put back into service.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What you want to leave your current organization?
  • Q2. Are you comfortable to relocate to another city?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always be prepare about possible questions and be confident while giving interview

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