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Updated 26 Oct 2023

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Interview experience
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

3 basic DSA questions were asked from the topics binary trees, strings. The test was for 1 hour.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2 easy DSA questions were asked on linked list and queue.
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2nd interview round was a managerial. I was asked questions about my projects. The interviewer asked me to write 2 simple SQL queries.
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General questions about the company were asked.

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I appeared for an interview before May 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Timing: Morning
How was the environment? It happened in the Computer Lab of my institution
All students were assigned a computer and we had to solve questions on hackerrank

  • Q1. 

    Order of People Heights Problem Statement

    Consider 'N' individuals numbered from 0 to N-1 standing in a queue. You are provided with two arrays: Height and Infront, each consisting of 'N' non-negative int...

  • Ans. 

    The task is to find the actual order of people in a queue based on their heights and the number of taller people in front of them.

    • Iterate through the given arrays and create a list of tuples containing the height and number of taller people for each person.

    • Sort the list of tuples in descending order of height and ascending order of the number of taller people.

    • Create an empty result list and insert each tuple into the r...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Round was a mix of concepts from OOPS, OS and Problem Solving

  • Q1. 

    Binary Search Tree Value Finder

    Given a Binary Search Tree (BST) and a key value 'X', determine if there exists a node within the BST containing the value 'X'.

    Example:

    Input:
    Consider the tree represe...
  • Ans. 

    The task is to find if a given value is present in a Binary Search Tree (BST).

    • Start from the root node and compare the value with the target value.

    • If the value matches, return true.

    • If the target value is less than the current node value, move to the left child.

    • If the target value is greater than the current node value, move to the right child.

    • Repeat the process until a match is found or a leaf node is reached.

    • If a leaf...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPANVIDIA interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms(basic), DBMS, Operating systems, basics of web development.Time required to prepare for the interview - 8 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Try to code the data structures that you have learned to understand things better
Tip 2 : Try to solve the problem even if it is the worst possible solution you think and then try to optimize don't jump to get the
best possible solution
Tip 3 : Discuss things among peers it helps to improve the understanding, even try to teach someone anything new you learn, this is very helpful during the interviews as you will have habit of explaining things

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Try to be honest in the resume don't write something you don't know, most of the time it backfires.
Tip 2 : Try to make 2 good projects for cv and know about the challenges you can face on the project and think about how you can solve that challenge.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview before Jan 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Give a brief description about your education, past job profile and other questions.
  • Q2. Why did you quit your last organization after just 2.5 years?
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities.

    • I felt that I had reached a plateau in my role and was no longer being challenged.

    • I was interested in exploring new technologies and wanted to work on more innovative projects.

    • I wanted to work in a more collaborative and dynamic environment.

    • I left on good terms and have maintained positive relationships with my former colleagues.

    • I am excited to bring my skills and experie...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why do you want to join Centurylink?
  • Ans. 

    I am excited to join Centurylink because of their reputation for innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction.

    • Centurylink has a strong focus on developing cutting-edge technology solutions

    • The company values customer feedback and strives to provide excellent service

    • I am impressed by Centurylink's dedication to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Why did you relocate to Noida?
  • Ans. 

    Relocated to Noida for better career opportunities and growth.

    • Noida is a hub for IT companies and offers a lot of job opportunities in the software development field.

    • The city has a good work-life balance and a lower cost of living compared to other metropolitan cities.

    • I was also attracted to the diverse culture and the opportunity to work with people from different backgrounds.

    • I did my research and found that Noida has...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Are you ok to work in US shift?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable working in US shift.

    • I have prior experience working in US shift.

    • I am flexible with my work timings.

    • I understand the importance of meeting project deadlines.

    • I am willing to adjust my personal schedule to accommodate work requirements.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Where do you put up?
  • Ans. 

    I currently reside in New York City.

    • I live in an apartment in Manhattan.

    • My neighborhood is known for its diverse food options.

    • I have easy access to public transportation.

    • I enjoy exploring the city in my free time.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Solve 12 Mainframe Puzzles

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I told them all about the previous companies and my past job profile as a Mainframe Developer.
I gave a valid reason for quitting the previous company.
I cited that the reason to relocate to Noida was my wedding.
I was not okay to work in shifts, hence I denied.
I was putting up in Noida itself back then.

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: I was given a list of 12 Mainframe puzzles with questions from Cobol, DB2 and JCL.

I could solve 8 of them correctly.
Tips: Prepare puzzles as they give just 1 minute per question and not more.

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills: Networking, OS, Linux kernel
College Name: NA

I appeared for an interview before Apr 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(7 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical Interview round with questions on OOPS and OS mainly.

  • Q1. What are Little Endian and Big Endian in the context of computer architecture?
  • Ans. 

    Little Endian and Big Endian refer to the order in which bytes are stored in computer memory.

    • Little Endian stores the least significant byte first, while Big Endian stores the most significant byte first.

    • Little Endian is commonly used in x86 architecture, while Big Endian is used in architectures like SPARC and PowerPC.

    • Endianness can affect data transmission between systems with different byte orders.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a program to determine if your system is little-endian or big-endian.
  • Ans. 

    Program to determine system's endianness

    • Check the endianness by storing a multi-byte integer and checking the byte order

    • Use bitwise operations to extract the least significant byte

    • If the least significant byte is at the lowest memory address, it's little-endian

    • If the least significant byte is at the highest memory address, it's big-endian

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the volatile keyword in programming?
  • Ans. 

    The volatile keyword in programming is used to indicate that a variable's value can be changed unexpectedly.

    • Volatile keyword is used in multithreaded programming to prevent compiler optimizations on variables that can be changed by other threads.

    • It tells the compiler not to cache the variable's value in a register, ensuring that every access is made to the variable's memory location.

    • Commonly used in embedded systems pr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the use of a function pointer in C?
  • Ans. 

    Function pointers in C are used to store the address of functions, allowing for dynamic function calls and callbacks.

    • Function pointers can be used to implement callbacks in event-driven programming.

    • They can be used to switch between different functions at runtime.

    • Function pointers are commonly used in implementing data structures like function pointers in an array of function pointers.

    • Example: void (*funcPtr)(int) = &a

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Design a data structure to implement multi-threading.
  • Ans. 

    Design a data structure for multi-threading

    • Use a thread-safe queue to manage tasks for each thread

    • Implement a lock or semaphore to control access to shared resources

    • Consider using condition variables for synchronization

    • Use atomic operations for shared variables to prevent race conditions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What does a kernel do?
  • Ans. 

    The kernel is the core component of an operating system that manages system resources and provides a bridge between software and hardware.

    • Manages system resources such as CPU, memory, and I/O devices

    • Provides a bridge between software applications and hardware components

    • Handles tasks such as process scheduling, memory management, and device drivers

    • Controls communication between hardware and software layers

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is a storage class in programming?
  • Ans. 

    A storage class in programming defines the scope and lifetime of variables.

    • Storage classes include auto, register, static, and extern.

    • Auto variables are created when a function is called and destroyed when the function ends.

    • Register variables are stored in CPU registers for faster access.

    • Static variables retain their value between function calls.

    • Extern variables are declared outside of any function and can be accessed

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round with typical behavioral problems.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPANVIDIA interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 6 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

General Tips: It was challenging for me to get into this company. I was rejected around 10-11 times before i got placed in this company. So finding out the reason and to overcome it in the next company was the challenging task.
For getting into this company you should have the knowledge of OS, Database,Networks and OOP concepts. "Job profile was software developer.
The questions asked to me were related to OS concepts like deadlocks process and threads n all. From networks they asked me about the wifi drivers installed in your system. They asked about dynamic programming and they gave me one question to solve using dynamic programming. Then they asked me to write two more codes . From database they asked me about the errors which we will get if we do these things in the table. They asked me about the hashmap and how does it work and why it takes constant time in data retrieval. They asked me about the OOPs concepts and the virtual class implementation in detail. In short they asked me questions from every field."
Skill Tips: For the interviews karumanchi is the best book.
Presentation skills matters alot. No matter how much u know, presenating your knowledge in front of the interviewer matters alot. Speaking very fast during an interview may lead you to rejections (personal experience).
Skills:
College Name: NIT Surathkal

I appeared for an interview before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 70 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This was an Online Coding+MCQ round where we had a total of 50 MCQ questions and 1 coding problem. The coding problem was of easy to medium level but was a bit implementation heavy.

  • Q1. 

    LRU Cache Design Question

    Design a data structure for a Least Recently Used (LRU) cache that supports the following operations:

    1. get(key) - Return the value of the key if it exists in the cache; otherw...

  • Ans. 

    Design a Least Recently Used (LRU) cache data structure that supports get and put operations with capacity constraint.

    • Implement a doubly linked list to maintain the order of recently used keys.

    • Use a hashmap to store key-value pairs for quick access.

    • When capacity is reached, evict the least recently used item before inserting a new item.

    • Update the position of a key in the linked list whenever it is accessed or updated.

    • H...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round had 1 coding question in which I was first required to explain my approach and then discuss the time and space complexities. After this , some basic questions from OOPS and Java were asked.

  • Q1. 

    Detect and Remove Loop in Linked List

    For a given singly linked list, identify if a loop exists and remove it, adjusting the linked list in place. Return the modified linked list.

    Expected Complexity:

    A...

  • Ans. 

    Detect and remove loop in a singly linked list in place with O(n) time complexity and O(1) space complexity.

    • Use Floyd's Cycle Detection Algorithm to identify the loop in the linked list.

    • Once the loop is detected, use two pointers to find the start of the loop.

    • Adjust the pointers to remove the loop and return the modified linked list.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList in Java?
  • Ans. 

    ArrayList is implemented using a dynamic array while LinkedList is implemented using a doubly linked list.

    • ArrayList provides fast random access but slow insertion and deletion operations.

    • LinkedList provides fast insertion and deletion operations but slow random access.

    • Example: ArrayList is suitable for scenarios where frequent access and traversal of elements is required, while LinkedList is suitable for scenarios wher...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between abstraction and inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    Abstraction focuses on hiding implementation details, while inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Abstraction is the concept of hiding the complex implementation details and showing only the necessary features of an object.

    • Inheritance is a mechanism where a new class inherits properties and behavior from an existing class.

    • Abstraction is achieved through interfaces and abstract...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Face to Face 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

This round had questions from OS and OOPS. The interviewer also tested my problem solving skills by asking me some puzzles in the end.

  • Q1. Can you explain piping in Unix/Linux?
  • Ans. 

    Piping in Unix/Linux allows the output of one command to be used as the input for another command.

    • Piping is done using the | symbol

    • Multiple commands can be piped together

    • Piping allows for the creation of complex command chains

    • Example: ls -l | grep txt

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is a static variable in C?
  • Ans. 

    A static variable in C is a variable that retains its value between function calls.

    • Static variables are declared using the 'static' keyword.

    • They are initialized only once and retain their value throughout the program's execution.

    • Static variables have a default value of 0 if not explicitly initialized.

    • They are stored in the data segment of the program's memory.

    • Example: static int count = 0; declares a static variable 'c

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How can you measure exactly 4 liters of water using only a 3-liter can and a 5-liter can?

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPACisco interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

This was the initial round consisting of some aptitude questions,technical multiple choice questions and one coding question.
The Multiple Choice Questions were pretty straight forward.

  • Q1. 

    Snake and Ladder Problem Statement

    Given a 'Snake and Ladder' board with N rows and N columns, where positions are numbered from 1 to (N*N) starting from the bottom left, alternating direction each row, f...

  • Ans. 

    Find the minimum number of dice throws required to reach the last cell on a 'Snake and Ladder' board.

    • Start from the bottom left cell and move according to dice outcomes (1-6).

    • Utilize snakes and ladders to reach the last cell faster.

    • Keep track of the minimum number of throws required to reach the last cell.

    • If unreachable, return -1 as output.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

(3 Questions)

Round duration - 45 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

I had two interviewers in this round.Some Problem solving questions were asked in this round.

  • Q1. 

    Anagram Pairs Verification Problem

    Your task is to determine if two given strings are anagrams of each other. Two strings are considered anagrams if you can rearrange the letters of one string to form the...

  • Ans. 

    Check if two strings are anagrams of each other by comparing their sorted characters.

    • Sort the characters of both strings and compare them.

    • Use a dictionary to count the frequency of characters in each string and compare the dictionaries.

    • Ensure both strings have the same length before proceeding with comparison.

    • Example: For input 'spar' and 'rasp', after sorting both strings, they become 'aprs' which are equal, so return

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Can you explain all the main Object Oriented Programming concepts?
  • Ans. 

    Object Oriented Programming concepts include encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (class). Example: Class Car with properties like color and methods like drive().

    • Inheritance: Creating new classes based on existing classes, inheriting their attributes and methods. Example: Class SUV inheriting from class Car.

    • Polymor...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can you explain one of your projects?
Round 3 - Video Call 

Round duration - 45 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Number Of Interviewers : 2
I was asked two problem solving questions and I was asked to explain my projects.

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as SDE - 1 in BangaloreEligibility criteria7 CGPA, No backlog history, Only students of particular branches could applyCisco interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures and Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming Concepts, Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Computer Communication NetworksTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Focus on mastering the concept and then you'll be able to solve problems
Tip 2 : Do not get demotivated,it's common to get rejected by MNCs.Once you are well prepared,you will end up with the right offer

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Be thorough with every single word mentioned in your resume.
Tip 2 : Don't mention projects unless you have a complete understanding of the technologies used in the project.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview before Nov 2020.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

The test was in the evening which was not too late. It was conducted on Hackerrank which is a very common platform and was hence familiar. There were 26 questions:
Q1: Coding Question
3 languages were allowed: c, java8, python3
Q2 - Q26: Multiple Choice Questions

  • Q1. 

    Intersection of Linked List Problem

    You are provided with two singly linked lists containing integers, where both lists converge at some node belonging to a third linked list.

    Your task is to determine t...

  • Ans. 

    Find the node where two linked lists merge, return -1 if no merging occurs.

    • Traverse both lists to find the lengths and the last nodes

    • Align the starting points of both lists by moving the longer list's pointer ahead by the difference in lengths

    • Traverse both lists simultaneously until a common node is found, which is the merging point

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as SDE - 1 in BangaloreEligibility criteriaDegree & Specialisation : B.Tech (Computer Science) B.Tech (Information Technology) B.Tech (Electronics & Communication) B.Tech (Electrical & Electronics) MCA M.Sc (Computer Science), Year of Graduation : 2021, CGPA : 7.5 and above, No Current BacklogsCisco interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Communication and Networks, Data Structures, SQL, OOPS, C, C++, JavaTime required to prepare for the interview - 2 MonthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Practice competitive programming as much as possible. It's never too late. Start now. But it is important to practice before appearing for the paper.
Tip 2 : Try to start making projects early on as it plays a major role during the interviews. 
Tip 3 : Be involved in extra curricular activities and events like Hackathons even if you don't win all of them. It gives a lot of exposure and experience.
Tip 4 : Don't lose touch with your core subjects.
Tip 5 : An internship/training from a good organization always helps (though don't lose hope if you don't have it).
Tip 6 : Focus on your communication skills along with your core subjects as it helps in giving a good impression during the interviews.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Maintain a good CGPA (above 7.5)
Tip 2 : Mention your projects as they are noticed in the interview
Tip 3 : Having an internship experience especially from a good organization helps
Tip 4 : Focus on extra curricular activities too
Tip 5 : Do not put things you are not sure about

Final outcome of the interviewRejected

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Check if the linked list is palindrome or not
  • Ans. 

    To check if a linked list is a palindrome, compare the first half of the list with the reversed second half.

    • Traverse the linked list to find the middle node

    • Reverse the second half of the linked list

    • Compare the first half with the reversed second half to check for palindrome

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. C string questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Operating systems questions
  • Q2. Linked list and system design question

Skills evaluated in this interview

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