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Cognizant Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 1 Mar 2025

Top Cognizant Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. 2.What programming language are you proficient with..?
  • Q2. two puzzles: 1. how can you cut a cake in 8 pieces in minimum number of cuts(answered) ,2.make 4 equilateral triangles using 6 matchsticks(answered)
  • Q3. 1. Project description 2. Technologies used in recent project 3. What is dependency injection 4. Difference between Rest and Soap 5. Difference between Monolithic and Mic ...read more
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Cognizant Software Engineer Interview Experiences

204 interviews found

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It's all about your skills to solve mathematical problems in a limited period of time

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic coding knowledge is required to crack the coding questions

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Group discussion is fun when you are soo much involved

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Get your coding skills sharper. You can easily get into cognizant.. All the HR looks is your skill set
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy questions on reasoning, quantitative

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview on core subjects

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare well, practice well with your communication skills

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I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me your self ,,subject based

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Software Engineer interview:
  • Computer science
  • Storage Area Network
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good communication skills, hard worker ,
I am quick learner
good analytical and problem solving skills

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 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. . net and sql related questions and some query writing and all..
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About details salary discussions etc

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn the basics of your technologies.. An also should be good knowledge in your projects you have done in previous company

Cognizant interview questions for designations

 Senior Software Engineer

 (43)

 Junior Software Engineer

 (39)

 Associate Software Engineer

 (27)

 Software Engineer Trainee

 (15)

 Software Testing Engineer

 (7)

 Software Development Engineer

 (3)

 System Software Engineer

 (2)

 Software Engineer II

 (2)

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

I applied via campus placement at TKR College of Engineering & Technology, Ranga Reddy and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Code debugging, coding question on java and sql

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions based on core java,SQL,python,OS concepts

Get interview-ready with Top Cognizant Interview Questions

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in May 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your weakness
  • Q2. Emphasiy on the positive and avoid negative words like failure or inept.. talk about how you transformed your weakness into strength

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be on time for the interview. Do not hesitate to answer any negative experience use it as a strong point and explain how you overcome those experiences. Ask question about the company which shows your interest in joining the organisation... Always follow up with a thank you mail which adda an extra point

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Reasoning and writing

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Cognizant Software Engineer interview:
  • Web Technologies
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - G.bharathi
Pursuing at mca
In annamacharya pg college of computer studies in rajampet
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic apps as mcq and questions are easy

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic coding will have fill in blanks

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Mar 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Intro Resume Oops Garbage collection Aptitude
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at P.S.N.A College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy if we prepared well

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Simple logic coding and resume wise questions

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General discussion

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant Software Engineer interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and HR.
How to prepare for Cognizant 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 Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are Spring Boot, Java, Software Engineering, Microservices and Core Java.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant Software Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Cognizant Software Engineer interview -

  1. 2.What programming language are you proficient with...read more
  2. two puzzles: 1. how can you cut a cake in 8 pieces in minimum number of cuts(an...read more
  3. 1. Project description 2. Technologies used in recent project 3. What is depend...read more
How long is the Cognizant Software Engineer interview process?

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

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Cognizant Software Engineer Interview Process

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5 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round - 1
  • Technical Round - 2
  • HR Round
  • Personal Interview1 Round - 1
  • Personal Interview1 Round - 2
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Cognizant Software Engineer Salary
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