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Updated 11 Apr 2024

Continental Software Engineer Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your strengths and weakness?
  • Ans. My strength is Hardworking weakness are focusing on every details which makes my work time consuming
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Watchdog timer?
  • Ans. 

    A Watchdog timer is a hardware or software mechanism that automatically resets or restarts a device if it stops responding or functioning properly.

    • Watchdog timer is used to prevent system crashes or freezes by monitoring the system and resetting it if necessary.

    • It is commonly used in embedded systems, where reliability is crucial.

    • The timer needs to be periodically reset by the software to prevent the system from resett...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Compiler?
  • Ans. 

    A compiler is a software program that translates code written in a high-level programming language into machine code.

    • Converts high-level code to machine code

    • Checks for syntax errors

    • Optimizes code for better performance

    • Examples: GCC, Clang, Visual C++

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is volatile memory?
  • Ans. 

    Volatile memory is temporary memory that loses its data when power is turned off.

    • Volatile memory requires constant power to retain data

    • Examples include RAM (Random Access Memory) and cache memory

    • Data stored in volatile memory is lost when the device is turned off

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Do you like Bangalore?
  • Q2. What is your favourite festival?
  • Q3. Do you like to work something from the start or can something which already worked by someone else?

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Programing questions
  • Q2. Aptitude Communication C programming Embedded Systems
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Stability Learnability Cultural fit Team player skills Adaptability

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on basic topics
Have an over view on automotive topics

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I was interviewed before Dec 2021.

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.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself.
  • Q2. Why do you want to work for our company?
  • Q3. What would you do if you'd find another person sitting at your desk, claming to be theirs, since they used that desk five years ago?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and relaxed. Talk from your perspective, not from your old team's perspective.

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How would you preprocess the raw data
  • Ans. 

    Preprocessing raw data involves cleaning, transforming, and organizing data to make it suitable for analysis.

    • Remove any irrelevant or duplicate data

    • Handle missing values by imputation or deletion

    • Normalize or standardize numerical data

    • Encode categorical variables using techniques like one-hot encoding

    • Feature scaling for machine learning algorithms

    • Perform text preprocessing like tokenization and stemming

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How would you specify a solution that has been already existing
  • Ans. 

    Specify the existing solution by documenting its architecture, components, technologies used, and any modifications made.

    • Document the architecture of the solution, including high-level components and their interactions

    • List the technologies used in the solution, such as programming languages, frameworks, and databases

    • Describe any modifications or customizations made to the existing solution

    • Include any performance metric...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the smart pointers?
  • Ans. 

    Smart pointers are objects that store a pointer to dynamically allocated memory and provide automatic memory management.

    • Smart pointers help prevent memory leaks by automatically releasing memory when the pointer is no longer needed.

    • Examples include unique_ptr, shared_ptr, and weak_ptr in C++.

    • unique_ptr is used for exclusive ownership, shared_ptr for shared ownership, and weak_ptr to break circular references.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the lamda function?
  • Ans. 

    A lambda function is a small anonymous function defined in a single line of code without a name.

    • Lambda functions are often used in programming languages that support functional programming.

    • They are commonly used for short, simple operations that do not require a named function.

    • Lambda functions can take any number of arguments but can only have one expression.

    • Example: lambda x: x*2 defines a lambda function that doubles

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is threading?
  • Ans. 

    Threading is a way for a program to split itself into multiple simultaneous tasks.

    • Threading allows for parallel execution of tasks within a program.

    • Each thread has its own stack and runs independently of other threads.

    • Threads can communicate with each other and share resources.

    • Example: A web server handling multiple client requests concurrently using threads.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is lamda function?
  • Ans. 

    Lambda function is an anonymous function in programming that can have multiple parameters and can be used as an argument to other functions.

    • Lambda functions are also known as anonymous functions because they do not have a name.

    • They are often used for short, one-time tasks that do not require a separate function definition.

    • Lambda functions can take multiple parameters and return a single value.

    • Example: lambda x, y: x + ...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Embedded qns and oops qns
  • Q2. What is virtual function
  • Ans. 

    A virtual function is a function in a base class that is declared using the keyword 'virtual' and can be overridden by a function with the same signature in a derived class.

    • Virtual functions allow for dynamic polymorphism in object-oriented programming.

    • They are used to achieve runtime polymorphism by allowing a function to be called based on the type of object it is called on.

    • Virtual functions are declared in a base cl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is polymorphism
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism is the ability of a function or method to behave differently based on the object it is acting upon.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • It enables a single interface to be used for different data types or classes.

    • Examples include method overloading and method overriding in object-oriented programming.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Please don't attend this interview
  • Q5. Idon'tknow hahab

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Useless company w9rstu behaviour no offer

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical mostly on semi conductor
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 4 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 - Coding Test 

In depth coding test with bit level operations and memory concepts

Round 3 - Coding Test 

C++ coding test with focus on design patterns

Round 4 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Manager round about previous experience and working project
  • Q2. What is your experience in feature development
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience in feature development, having worked on multiple projects and delivered successful features.

    • Developed features for various software applications

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions

    • Implemented features using agile methodologies and best practices

    • Conducted testing and debugging to ensure quality and functionality

    • Continuously improved features ba

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why the job change currently

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare coding and other mentioned works in your resume
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Mar 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Assignments with Reasoning and maths etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - More related to the project I did and database query and the info we provide in resume
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Mar 2023.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding test, on C, around 1 hr, on teams

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. C basics Embedded C Aptitude

Continental Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Continental Software Engineer interview?
Continental interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Continental interview process are HR, Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for Continental 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 Continental. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Continental expect are Embedded C, JIRA, RTOS, Automotive and Configuration management.
What are the top questions asked in Continental Software Engineer interview?

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