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Updated 24 Oct 2023

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Fellowship Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 24 Oct 2023

Interview experience
3
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Coding Test 

The topic for coding test was from graph and dynamic programming, questions where from medium to hard level.

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. The questions where pure Data structure and Algorithm's. They asked about implementation of linked list, questions based on BST, recursion on array.
  • Q2. Implementation of stack and queue
  • Ans. 

    Stack and queue can be implemented using arrays or linked lists. Stack follows LIFO while queue follows FIFO.

    • Stack can be implemented using arrays with push and pop operations.

    • Queue can be implemented using arrays with enqueue and dequeue operations.

    • Both stack and queue can also be implemented using linked lists for dynamic size.

    • Example: Implementing a stack using an array in C++

    • Example: Implementing a queue using a li...

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  • Q3. Find middle element of LinkedList
  • Ans. 

    To find the middle element of a LinkedList, use two pointers - one moving at double the speed of the other.

    • Initialize two pointers, slow and fast, at the head of the LinkedList.

    • Move the slow pointer by one step and the fast pointer by two steps until the fast pointer reaches the end of the LinkedList.

    • The element pointed to by the slow pointer at this point will be the middle element.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Implementation of BST
  • Ans. 

    BST (Binary Search Tree) is a data structure where each node has at most two children, with left child being less than parent and right child being greater.

    • BST is used for efficient searching, insertion, and deletion of elements.

    • In-order traversal of BST gives elements in sorted order.

    • Example: Inserting elements 5, 3, 8, 1, 4 into a BST would result in a tree with root 5, left child 3, right child 8, and left child of ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Recursion on array
  • Ans. 

    Recursively iterate through an array of strings

    • Use a base case to stop the recursion

    • Pass a smaller portion of the array in each recursive call

    • Concatenate or manipulate the strings as needed

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for DE Shaw Fellowship interview:
  • Graph Theory
  • Dynammic Programming
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Master your DSA skills, practice as many questions you can.

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Why are women still asked such personal questions in interview?
I recently went for an interview… and honestly, m still trying to process what just happened. Instead of being asked about my skills, experience, or how I could add value to the company… the questions took a totally unexpected turn. The interviewer started asking things like When are you getting married? Are you engaged? And m sure, if I had said I was married, the next question would’ve been How long have you been married? What does my personal life have to do with the job m applying for? This is where I felt the gender discrimination hit hard. These types of questions are so casually thrown at women during interviews but are they ever asked to men? No one asks male candidates if they’re planning a wedding or how old their kids are. So why is it okay to ask women? Can we please stop normalising this kind of behaviour in interviews? Our careers shouldn’t be judged by our relationship status. Period.
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2021. 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Machine learning and Java programming questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have a good knowledege about the work you are presenting in front of them.

Fellowship Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

Q1. Describe situations where you demonstrated leadership skills.
asked in DE Shaw
Q2. Given a singly linked list, find the middle element.
asked in DE Shaw
Q3. Implementation of stack and queue
asked in DE Shaw
Q4. Implementation of BST
Q5. Write an insertion sort algorithm.

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2021.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. One Program with c#
  • Ans. 

    A C# program to demonstrate basic concepts like variables, loops, and conditionals.

    • Use 'int' for integers: int number = 5;

    • Implement loops: for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++) { Console.WriteLine(i); }

    • Use conditionals: if (number > 0) { Console.WriteLine('Positive'); }

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Wasting of time i feel when I joined interview with him. One Program he asked when i answered it properly/not he said done his interview

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: If your have CGPA >7 and AIEEE rank is good then you will be shortlisted .

Round: Test
Experience: Test was similar to CAT there were 3 sections qunat, logical reasoning and verbal ...question were easy ...test was hosted at cocubes .
Tips: Don't try to open other tab during test because that will be recorded.
Duration: don't remember minute

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Interviewer was very straight forward, he ask many question and puzzles. One puzzle he asked was ... You have 2 rats and 4 glass. ..in each glass you have some liquid which is taste less, smell less cl,colorless ...but one glass contains poision... We are allowed to use rats only once and at the same time ...identity the poisened glass.
He also asked candel and bridge puzzle and sone question about me like why do you want to join our conpany, tell m le something about yourself etc

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Interviewer asked 3 questions
1) you have 3 glasses each contain 1 balls of different color .. You have to identify which galss has which color ball .
I answered several time and he make changes every time. ..
1 coding question and 1sql query. I answered all the questions correctly

College Name: NIT Delhi

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: An online test covering Quant, logical reasoning, DI and coding lasting for 1-1.30 hr. It also included essays on yourself

Round: Interview
Experience: Skype Interview of around 30-45 minInterview:Interview will consists of HR questions, project details and case studies.HR will be a standard affair and they will quiz you on BTP and internshipsOne of the last year case study was on ‟Amount of petrol used by Autos in Chennai‟.Other one was „calculate average salary of people in a room, who are not supposed tospeak about the salary‟.
Tips: Solve puzzles, quant and logical reasoning questions

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What was your GRE score?
  • Ans. 

    I did not take the GRE exam.

    • I did not apply for a program that required GRE scores.

    • My focus was on gaining practical experience through internships and projects.

    • I have excelled in my academic and professional pursuits without a GRE score.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How was CAT?
  • Ans. 

    CAT was challenging but I managed to do well.

    • CAT was a difficult exam but I prepared well for it.

    • I had to manage my time effectively during the exam.

    • I am confident that I did well in the exam.

    • The exam tested my analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • Overall, I am satisfied with my performance in CAT.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Convince me that you won't go for higher studies?
  • Ans. 

    I am committed to gaining practical experience and contributing to the growth of the company.

    • I believe that practical experience is just as valuable as academic knowledge

    • I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the company

    • I am committed to continuously learning and improving my skills through on-the-job training and professional development programs

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Project-related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CPI cut-off was 8.0 and I easily cleared as I had a CPI of 9.4

Round: Test
Experience: Questions included:
1. Basic programming questions (to find output, basic SQL, java, C)
2. Basic stats questions (mean, median, mode)
3. Two essay questions (one was 'Why Axtria?').

Round: Other Interview
Experience: This was a skype interview conducted by IITK alum. By this time, I had enough experience of giving interviews so HR was well prepared. I didn't took GRE, so I said that. I didn't opted for CAT either as I didn't wanted to go for MBA. He said we are convinced with your quantitative and writing skills through test, just convince me that you won't go for higher studies-I justified, since I didn’t enabled the video feature so couldn’t know whether he was convinced or not. projects. My Interview was about to end, but I asked him some question and he started describing the work at Axtria and finally asked me to solve a case study.

General Tips: 1. Prepare HR well and before the actual Interview&#44; give at least 2-3 dummy interviews.
2. Go through company website carefully; and prepare 2-3 good questions to ask in the end.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What is your area of interest?
  • Q2. What are the other companies you have applied for and how many rounds did you clear?
  • Ans. 

    I have applied to a few companies, but I prefer not to disclose the names. I have cleared multiple rounds in each of them.

    • I have applied to a few companies, but I prefer not to disclose the names.

    • I have cleared multiple rounds in each of them.

    • I believe that each company has its own unique hiring process and requirements.

    • I am confident in my abilities and qualifications, and I am open to exploring opportunities with any...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain transportation problem.
  • Ans. 

    Transportation problem is a linear programming problem that deals with minimizing the cost of transporting goods from sources to destinations.

    • It involves determining the optimal way to transport goods from sources to destinations

    • It considers factors such as cost, capacity, and demand

    • It can be solved using various methods such as the North-West Corner Method, Least Cost Method, and Vogel's Approximation Method

    • Example: A...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How will you solve a trans-shipment problem in excel solver software?
  • Ans. 

    Trans-shipment problem can be solved in Excel Solver by setting up a linear programming model.

    • Define decision variables for the amount of goods to be shipped between each pair of locations.

    • Set up constraints to ensure that the supply and demand at each location are met.

    • Add constraints to limit the amount of goods that can be shipped through intermediate locations.

    • Define the objective function to minimize the total cost...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: It was an “open to all branches” company. Around 70 students were shortlisted based on resume. Shortlisting was mainly on CGPA basis and on an average 5 top students were shortlisted from each branch.

Round: Test
Experience: The written test was on logical reasoning, verbal ability and quantitative aptitude. The test comprised of 2 sections. 1st section comprised of 3 HR questions:
Why do you want to join this company?
Tell us about yourself.
Describe a situation where you displayed leadership skills.
These 3 questions were to be typed in 150-200 words each in total of 20 min. 2nd section started immediately after this. 25 minutes, 35 multiple choice questions consisting of questions from various sections including 10 coding based questions.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 38

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Interview was through a video call on Skype. The interview started with the basic HR question and then the interviewer asked about my area of interest. He asked 2 questions from that field and then asked one guesstimate question
The last question was related to what do I understand about data analysis.
Other candidates were asked some puzzles and several other HR questions as well.
My area of interest was Operations Research. So he asked me some technical questions as well.

College Name: IIT ROORKEE
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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Shortlisting based on AIEEE RANK and cgpa
Experience: they shortlisted 150 people based on the aieee rank and cgpa .

Round: Test
Experience: the test was on cocubes.com
Tips: do attempt each section to clear cutoff

College Name: MANIT,bhopal

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Amadeus user image Varun Thopucherla

posted on 11 Mar 2015

Interview Questionnaire 

10 Questions

  • Q1. Tell about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with experience in developing web applications and mobile apps.

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript

    • Experience in developing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party APIs

    • Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React and Angular

    • Strong understanding of database management systems such as MySQL and MongoDB

    • Passionate about learning new technologies and keepi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why Software industry? why not core?
  • Ans. 

    Software industry offers endless opportunities for innovation and growth.

    • Software industry is constantly evolving and offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.

    • It provides a platform to solve complex problems and create innovative solutions.

    • The demand for software engineers is high and the industry offers competitive salaries.

    • Core industries may have limited scope for growth and innovation compared to s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a program to print the given string in reverse
  • Ans. 

    Program to print a given string in reverse

    • Create a character array of the given string

    • Loop through the array from end to start and print each character

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Some questions about computer networks and Digital electronics
  • Q5. What is Mux? what are its real life applications?
  • Ans. 

    Mux is a device that selects one of several input signals and forwards the selected input into a single output line.

    • Mux stands for Multiplexer.

    • It is used in digital circuits to select one of several input signals and forward the selected input into a single output line.

    • It is used in communication systems to combine multiple signals into a single channel for transmission.

    • It is used in video and audio systems to switch b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is DeMux? what are its real life applications?
  • Ans. 

    DeMux is short for Demultiplexer. It is a digital circuit that takes one input and directs it to multiple outputs.

    • DeMux is used in digital communication systems to separate signals that have been combined for transmission.

    • It is also used in computer memory systems to select a specific memory location.

    • DeMux is used in video and audio systems to separate different channels of information.

    • It is used in automation systems ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Difference between decoder and Demux
  • Ans. 

    Decoder converts encoded data into a readable format while Demux separates a single input into multiple outputs.

    • Decoder is used to decode encoded data such as binary data into a readable format.

    • Demux is used to separate a single input into multiple outputs based on the control signals.

    • Decoder is a combinational circuit while Demux is a sequential circuit.

    • Decoder is used in applications such as remote controls, computer...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Why amadeus labs?
  • Ans. 

    Amadeus Labs is a leading technology company in the travel industry.

    • Amadeus Labs provides opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.

    • The company has a strong focus on innovation and research.

    • Amadeus Labs has a global presence and offers a diverse and inclusive work environment.

    • Working at Amadeus Labs provides the opportunity to make a real impact on the travel industry.

    • The company values work-life balance and o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Are you comfortable in working for Testing?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable working for Testing.

    • I have experience in testing and understand its importance in software development.

    • I am willing to learn new testing techniques and tools.

    • I am comfortable working with testing teams and collaborating with them to ensure quality software.

    • I understand the importance of testing in ensuring customer satisfaction and reducing costs.

    • Examples: I have experience in manual and automated...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Why do you consider yourself suitable for developer role?
  • Ans. 

    I have the necessary skills and experience to excel in the developer role.

    • I have a degree in computer science and have completed multiple coding projects.

    • I am proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.

    • I have experience working with databases and web development frameworks.

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy solving complex problems.

    • I am a team player and have collaborated with other developers on var...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test was conducted online. All the questions were of medium standard and easy to crack if we have patience for thinking.

English comprehension level is slightly below the standard of CAT. Those who have the habit of reading English news paper can easily crack the test.

Data analysis questions were also of medium standard. Those who have knowledge about graphs, bar & pie charts can easily crack the exam.
Tips: Practice Aptitude questions from R S Agarwaal book and CAT material.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Over all interview experience is cool. Interviewers never grilled on anything. In many cases they have helped me to arrive at answers.
Tips: Read C++ and Oops concepts from E Balaguruswamy text book.
For Data structures and algorithms read 'Data structures' by Yeshwant kanethkar.
Minimum knowledge about all the courses of your department will be an added advantage. This will help you to depict you are sincere in your studies and don't have any personal constraints in learning a new thing.

General Tips: Just be confident and believe in yourself. You will get through.
Skills: Programming skill in C++
College Name: NIT Warangal
Motivation: No special motivation. It is a rapidly growing company offering good package.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The questions were tricky. We were given a paragraph and after reading it, a statement was given to us and we were asked to say if it is true, false or cannot say. The structure of the statement put us into a a tough place. So practice of such kind of questions is necessary.

For data interpretation questions a good hand on basic statistical mathematics is needed. One has to be quick because of the time crunch. The questions were approachable

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: In this round my resume was scanned and I was required to speak about myself, my projects and explain certain areas of my resume. The interviewer picked up one of my basic project, surprisingly, and asked me to elaborate on it. He asked me how I can improve the project. And I had to write a code to make that change. Basically, one should have a good idea about the projects they've done/ mentioned in their resume. And know it in detail.

Few questions on data structures. Prepare well for coding type questions and data structures.

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: The interviewer asked me two puzzles. They were moderate level. And also luckily he was helpful whenever I got stuck.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: HR round was good. Basic questions like " tell me more about yourself", brief information about my past history, college life, extra curricular activities. In the end she asked me, "should we hire you?" And I lightly answered " why not!" So it was a good interview overall.

Skills: Coding Skills, Team Working Ability, Project management
College Name: Visvesvaraya National Institute Of Technology

DE Shaw Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in DE Shaw Fellowship interview?
DE Shaw interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the DE Shaw interview process are Resume Shortlist, Coding Test and Technical.
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