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Capgemini Lead Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 11 May 2025

11 Interview questions

A Lead Software Engineer was asked 1mo ago
Q. What is the function of the Standard Template Library (STL) in C++?
Ans. 

The Standard Template Library (STL) in C++ provides a collection of template classes and functions for data structures and algorithms.

  • Containers: STL includes various container types like vector, list, and map, which store collections of data. Example: std::vector<int> numbers;

  • Algorithms: STL provides a range of algorithms such as sort, search, and transform that can be applied to containers. Example: std::s...

A Lead Software Engineer was asked 6mo ago
Q. What is a functional interface in Java?
Ans. 

A functional interface in Java is an interface with a single abstract method, enabling lambda expressions and method references.

  • A functional interface can have multiple default or static methods.

  • Common examples include Runnable, Callable, and Comparator.

  • You can create your own functional interface using the @FunctionalInterface annotation.

  • Example: @FunctionalInterface public interface MyFunctionalInterface { void ...

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A Lead Software Engineer was asked 6mo ago
Q. Explain serialization with an example.
Ans. 

Serialization is the process of converting an object into a format that can be easily stored or transmitted.

  • Serialization allows complex data structures to be converted into a byte stream.

  • Common formats for serialization include JSON, XML, and binary.

  • Example in JSON: {"name":"John", "age":30} represents a serialized object.

  • In Python, you can use the 'pickle' module for serialization: import pickle; pickle.dumps(ob...

A Lead Software Engineer was asked
Q. What are the lifecycle methods of React?
Ans. 

React lifecycle methods include componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, componentWillUnmount, etc.

  • componentDidMount - called after component is rendered for the first time

  • componentDidUpdate - called after component's state or props change

  • componentWillUnmount - called before component is removed from the DOM

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A Lead Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is a View Model?
Ans. 

View Model is a design pattern that separates the data presentation logic from the business logic in an application.

  • View Model is used to prepare data for display in a user interface.

  • It helps in keeping the business logic separate from the UI logic.

  • View Model is commonly used in MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture.

  • It can contain data formatting, validation, and other presentation-related logic.

A Lead Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is Room database in Android?
Ans. 

Room DB is a persistence library that provides an abstraction layer over SQLite to allow for more robust database access in Android applications.

  • Room DB simplifies database interactions by providing compile-time verification of SQL queries.

  • It consists of three main components: Entity, DAO (Data Access Object), and Database.

  • Example: @Entity annotation defines a SQLite table, @Dao annotation defines database operati...

A Lead Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is CSV, VP? Difference between 21CFR part 11 and EUannex 11? Gamp5 ?
Ans. 

CSV stands for comma-separated values, VP is validation protocol. 21CFR part 11 and EU annex 11 are regulations for electronic records and signatures in the US and EU. Gamp5 is a guideline for validation of computerized systems in the pharmaceutical industry.

  • CSV is a file format used for storing tabular data in plain text, with each line representing a data record and each record separated by commas.

  • VP is a valida...

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A Lead Software Engineer was asked
Q. 1) Explain AIDL, HIDL ? 2) Android Boot Up Sequence? 3) Android Architecture in detail? 4) Android Components Framework? 5) Android Activity Lifecycle?
Ans. 

AIDL and HIDL are communication interfaces used in Android development. Android Boot Up Sequence, Architecture, Components Framework, and Activity Lifecycle are key concepts in Android development.

  • AIDL (Android Interface Definition Language) is used for inter-process communication in Android. It allows different applications to communicate with each other.

  • HIDL (Hardware Interface Definition Language) is used for c...

A Lead Software Engineer was asked
Q. What is a View Model in Android? Explain Room DB Steps in Detail? Explain Features of Java 8 ? Write a Code Snippet for Thread ?
Ans. 

A View Model in Android is a class that stores and manages UI-related data in a lifecycle-conscious way.

  • View Model helps to separate the UI data from the UI controller logic.

  • It survives configuration changes and can be shared between fragments or activities.

  • Example: ViewModel class in Android Architecture Components.

A Lead Software Engineer was asked
Q. Android Components Framework ?
Ans. 

Android Components Framework is a set of building blocks that help developers create Android apps.

  • Includes activities, services, broadcast receivers, and content providers

  • Activities are UI components, services run in the background, broadcast receivers respond to system-wide broadcast announcements, content providers manage shared set of app data

  • Components can be declared in the AndroidManifest.xml file

Capgemini Lead Software Engineer Interview Experiences

13 interviews found

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Functional interface in java?
  • Ans. 

    A functional interface in Java is an interface with a single abstract method, enabling lambda expressions and method references.

    • A functional interface can have multiple default or static methods.

    • Common examples include Runnable, Callable, and Comparator.

    • You can create your own functional interface using the @FunctionalInterface annotation.

    • Example: @FunctionalInterface public interface MyFunctionalInterface { void execu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Serialization with example
  • Ans. 

    Serialization is the process of converting an object into a format that can be easily stored or transmitted.

    • Serialization allows complex data structures to be converted into a byte stream.

    • Common formats for serialization include JSON, XML, and binary.

    • Example in JSON: {"name":"John", "age":30} represents a serialized object.

    • In Python, you can use the 'pickle' module for serialization: import pickle; pickle.dumps(obj).

    • De...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need to be theoretically prepared in core java questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Multiple questions on react and react Native related.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Javascript questions
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project and other tasks management
Round 5 - Communication skills test 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Multiple questions on English communication related
Round 6 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary and all other discussion
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL Related Questions
  • Q2. Spark Architecture

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for SQL and Spark architecture
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oops concepts questions , Azure networking

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare well check interview questions before
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. C dsp different ul channel
  • Ans. 

    C DSP is used for processing digital signals in real-time, while UL channels refer to uplink channels in telecommunications.

    • C DSP is a programming language used for real-time signal processing.

    • UL channels refer to uplink channels in telecommunications for transmitting data from user equipment to the network.

    • Combining C DSP with UL channels can optimize signal processing and data transmission in telecommunications syste...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. C dsp ul dl channel

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Core communication concept
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a View Model in Android? Explain Room DB Steps in Detail? Explain Features of Java 8 ? Write a Code Snippet for Thread ?
  • Ans. 

    A View Model in Android is a class that stores and manages UI-related data in a lifecycle-conscious way.

    • View Model helps to separate the UI data from the UI controller logic.

    • It survives configuration changes and can be shared between fragments or activities.

    • Example: ViewModel class in Android Architecture Components.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is View Model ?
  • Ans. 

    View Model is a design pattern that separates the data presentation logic from the business logic in an application.

    • View Model is used to prepare data for display in a user interface.

    • It helps in keeping the business logic separate from the UI logic.

    • View Model is commonly used in MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture.

    • It can contain data formatting, validation, and other presentation-related logic.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Room DB in Android ?
  • Ans. 

    Room DB is a persistence library that provides an abstraction layer over SQLite to allow for more robust database access in Android applications.

    • Room DB simplifies database interactions by providing compile-time verification of SQL queries.

    • It consists of three main components: Entity, DAO (Data Access Object), and Database.

    • Example: @Entity annotation defines a SQLite table, @Dao annotation defines database operations, ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Android Components Framework ?
  • Ans. 

    Android Components Framework is a set of building blocks that help developers create Android apps.

    • Includes activities, services, broadcast receivers, and content providers

    • Activities are UI components, services run in the background, broadcast receivers respond to system-wide broadcast announcements, content providers manage shared set of app data

    • Components can be declared in the AndroidManifest.xml file

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1) Explain AIDL, HIDL ? 2) Android Boot Up Sequence? 3) Android Architecture in detail? 4) Android Components Framework? 5) Android Activity Lifecycle?
  • Ans. 

    AIDL and HIDL are communication interfaces used in Android development. Android Boot Up Sequence, Architecture, Components Framework, and Activity Lifecycle are key concepts in Android development.

    • AIDL (Android Interface Definition Language) is used for inter-process communication in Android. It allows different applications to communicate with each other.

    • HIDL (Hardware Interface Definition Language) is used for commun...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep Calm, Revise basics, Keep giving many interviews to get more and more exposure

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 3 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is CSV, VP? Difference between 21CFR part 11 and EUannex 11? Gamp5 ?
  • Ans. 

    CSV stands for comma-separated values, VP is validation protocol. 21CFR part 11 and EU annex 11 are regulations for electronic records and signatures in the US and EU. Gamp5 is a guideline for validation of computerized systems in the pharmaceutical industry.

    • CSV is a file format used for storing tabular data in plain text, with each line representing a data record and each record separated by commas.

    • VP is a validation ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Scenerio given regarding the CSV project and you need to complete the project? How you finish the project?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before May 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What are the concepts of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in C++ ?
  • Ans. 

    C++ OOP concepts include encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction, enabling modular and reusable code design.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data within a single unit (class). Example: class Car { private: int speed; public: void setSpeed(int s) { speed = s; } };

    • Inheritance: Mechanism to create a new class from an existing class, inheriting attributes and behaviors. Example...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the function of the Standard Template Library (STL) in C++?
  • Ans. 

    The Standard Template Library (STL) in C++ provides a collection of template classes and functions for data structures and algorithms.

    • Containers: STL includes various container types like vector, list, and map, which store collections of data. Example: std::vector<int> numbers;

    • Algorithms: STL provides a range of algorithms such as sort, search, and transform that can be applied to containers. Example: std::sort(n...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Jan 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Nice Experience, good balanced work cultural programming and very nice supportive.

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Related project
  • Q2. Related Leadership Ability

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Such a good and nice process
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are Pure Components in React JS?
  • Ans. 

    Pure Components in React JS are components that do not re-render unless their props have changed.

    • Pure Components extend React.Component and implement shouldComponentUpdate method for shallow comparison of props and state.

    • Pure Components are more efficient than regular components as they prevent unnecessary re-renders.

    • Example: class MyComponent extends React.PureComponent { // component code here }

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the lifecycle methods of React?
  • Ans. 

    React lifecycle methods include componentDidMount, componentDidUpdate, componentWillUnmount, etc.

    • componentDidMount - called after component is rendered for the first time

    • componentDidUpdate - called after component's state or props change

    • componentWillUnmount - called before component is removed from the DOM

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Capgemini Lead Software Engineer interview:
  • React.Js
  • Redux
  • Unit Testing
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare and make your foundation good. Core concepts of React JS, Redux is important.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Capgemini Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Capgemini Lead Software Engineer interview?
Capgemini interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Capgemini interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Capgemini Lead 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 Capgemini. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Capgemini expect are Software Engineering, Java, Software Development, Python and AWS.
What are the top questions asked in Capgemini Lead Software Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Capgemini Lead Software Engineer interview -

  1. What is a View Model in Android? Explain Room DB Steps in Detail? Explain Featu...read more
  2. 1) Explain AIDL, HIDL ? 2) Android Boot Up Sequence? 3) Android Architecture in...read more
  3. What is CSV, VP? Difference between 21CFR part 11 and EUannex 11? Gamp...read more
How long is the Capgemini Lead Software Engineer interview process?

The duration of Capgemini Lead Software Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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