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Updated 17 Dec 2022

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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 - Aptitude Test 

They ask us 40 mcqs and 2 coding questions. Mcqs are from networking,OS,DS,Ada and also have questions of general aptitude like direction,blood relation. Coding question are not easy both the questions are from Graph.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Subnetting, Supernetting,IPv4,Linkedlist,
  • Q2. Find unique character from a string and optimize it
  • Ans. 

    Find unique character from a string and optimize it

    • Use a hash table to store the frequency of each character in the string

    • Iterate through the hash table to find the character with frequency 1

    • If there are multiple characters with frequency 1, return the first one

    • Optimization: Stop iterating through the hash table once a character with frequency 1 is found

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Case Study 

They give me a scenario like you have to go from place A to place B then what should You consider.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on Data Structure and Ada. After coding student must have knowledge of Operating Systems and Networking

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How is kubernetes cluster is exposed to internet ?
  • Ans. 

    Kubernetes cluster can be exposed to the internet using various methods.

    • One way is to use a LoadBalancer service type to expose the cluster to the internet.

    • Another way is to use an Ingress controller to route traffic from the internet to the cluster.

    • A third way is to use a NodePort service type to expose the cluster to the internet.

    • It is important to secure the cluster by using authentication and authorization mechanis...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Ingress? What is Prometheus ?What is Grafana?
  • Ans. 

    Ingress is a Kubernetes resource that manages external access to services. Prometheus is a monitoring system and Grafana is a visualization tool.

    • Ingress is used to route external traffic to the appropriate Kubernetes service

    • Prometheus is used to collect and store metrics from various sources

    • Grafana is used to visualize the collected metrics in a user-friendly way

    • Ingress can be configured to use different load balancing...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be technically strong.Very sure what you have written on your resume,

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was online technical interview round with some good java coding programs. Not as tough but as expected for a mid level experience programmer. String Arrays other
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java programming interview with some advance level programming questions BDD UI Automation Stack Algorithms String Arrays etc
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linux Java Framework level questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - A bit longer process from first interview to releasing offer letter but my experience was positive
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2022. 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 9 questions were there including sql, coding ,and few mcqs
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One questions based on Convex hull

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice DSA and try to add 1 or 2 good projects in resume
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
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 Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain linked list reversal ways, explain rabbit mq
  • Ans. 

    Explanation of linked list reversal and RabbitMQ

    • Linked list reversal can be done iteratively or recursively

    • Iterative reversal involves changing the pointers of each node to point to the previous node

    • Recursive reversal involves calling the function recursively on the next node and changing its pointer to the current node

    • RabbitMQ is a message broker that allows for asynchronous communication between applications

    • It uses a...

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  • Q2. Design patterns es saga

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on DSA, Java 8, close d questions , prepare in cloud ci cd

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed in Oct 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. C,C++, Programming Concepts
  • Q2. Resume Based
  • Q3. Puzzle Questions
  • Q4.  OS, Database, Networking, Computer Architecture based question
  • Q5. Project Based- Briefs, Details
  • Q6. What are your hobbies
  • Ans. 

    My hobbies include hiking, playing guitar, and cooking.

    • Hiking: I enjoy exploring nature trails and challenging myself physically.

    • Playing guitar: I love learning new songs and improving my skills.

    • Cooking: I like experimenting with different recipes and creating delicious meals.

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  • Q7. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
  • Ans. 

    In 5 years, I see myself as a senior software developer leading a team and working on complex projects.

    • Leading a team of developers

    • Working on complex projects

    • Continuously learning and improving my skills

    • Contributing to the growth and success of the company

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  • Q8. Why do you want to join DELL.
  • Ans. 

    I want to join DELL because of their innovative technology solutions and strong reputation in the industry.

    • DELL is known for their cutting-edge technology solutions which align with my passion for software development.

    • I admire DELL's strong reputation in the industry and their commitment to customer satisfaction.

    • I believe joining DELL will provide me with opportunities for growth and career advancement.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA>9.0

Skills: Technical Skills
College Name: KIIT University

I was interviewed in Jan 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: All got different topics to discuss on gd.
Tips: Plan before you speak. Be sure whether you are to or against.
Duration: 5 minutes

Round: Test
Experience: More questions on blood relationship, ages
Tips: Os db on technical
Duration: 1 hour

Skills: Technical Questions, Manage A Difficult Situation, Technical Knowledge(ML

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There was an online test having 3 section, one for aptitude testing, one for logical testing and the last one for technical testing.
Aptitude and logical questions were very basic.
Technical questions included : C C++ Java DS DBMS DAA
Tips: For aptitude and logical part, you need to prepare regularly. Nothing comes out of the box, but you just have to be quick in solving the questions.
For the technical part, prepare well by revising your course materials. Basic one word questions are asked.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Coding
Experience: This round consists of multiple sets of coding. One question per paper. It's on your luck, which question you'll get. Also,net is allowed. You have to complete the code and show it to the invigilator.
Tips: This round is generally not there in placement drives of DELL. It is on your luck.

Skills: Communication, Data Structures, Basic Knowledge Of DBMS
College Name: Manipal University Jaipur

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why should we choose you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have a strong background in software development, with experience in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy tackling new challenges.

    • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve common goals.

    • I am passionate about software engineering and am always looking for ways to improve my skills and knowled...

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  • Q2. Why did you choose our company?
  • Ans. 

    I chose your company because of its reputation for innovation and its commitment to employee growth.

    • Your company has a strong reputation for innovation in the industry.

    • I was impressed by the emphasis on employee growth and development.

    • I believe that your company's values align with my own personal values.

    • I was excited about the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers.

    • Your company's mission and vision reso

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There were 2 technical rounds. Technical (software): These were tested-How a person approaches a problem,how he thinks.Solutions weren’t needed. Basic understanding, knowledge of Algorithms was tested.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Knowledge in Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (electives of the person)
Tips: Basic math would help. Speed doesn’t matter.

Skill Tips: For applying to Software profile, one needs to practice much.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I had sent my resume to the hiring group, Selection through telephonic interviews. I was interviewed by three different research groups  (once by each).
Tips: Factors in decreasing order of importance: CGPA each stage. Ability to explain your projects precisely. Ability to solve ''standard" logarithmic problems.  The way you think and put down your Answer is the most important. The final answer .s not so I important, and they prod you when you think out aloud anyway.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Almost- by default they ask about your previous projects/internships if they are relevant to the group. Ofher questions depend on the group you are interviewed by and your own profile, In my case it was machine learning, text mining etc. I was told about the research problem they were dealing with then and asked f or comments/suggestions/.inputs and a discussion followed.
Tips: Basically these are specialized Interviews so it's good to have sound knowledge of your domain (analytical and application skills are very much required).

Skill Tips: CGPA>9.0, 1f not (like me) relevant work done in the domain and in past internship.A recommendation from the professor is also a good add on.
College Name: IIT Madras
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