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Dell Software Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 20 Feb 2025

20 Interview questions

A Software Developer was asked 11mo ago
Q. What was your experience with Java?
Ans. 

I have 5 years of experience working with Java in various projects.

  • Developed web applications using Java EE framework

  • Utilized Spring framework for dependency injection and MVC architecture

  • Worked with Hibernate for ORM mapping

  • Implemented multithreading and concurrency in Java applications

  • Used Java for backend development in enterprise systems

A Software Developer was asked 12mo ago
Q. Given two strings, check if one is a substring of the other.
Ans. 

Check if a string is a substring of another string

  • Use the indexOf() method to check if the substring exists in the main string

  • If indexOf() returns -1, the substring is not present

  • If indexOf() returns a value greater than -1, the substring is present

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A Software Developer was asked 12mo ago
Q. Matrix to find the nearest word
Ans. 

Find the nearest word in a matrix of strings

  • Create a matrix of strings

  • Calculate the distance between the input word and each word in the matrix

  • Return the word in the matrix with the smallest distance to the input word

A Software Developer was asked 12mo ago
Q. How do you find the smallest subset in a string?
Ans. 

Find the smallest subset of strings in an array

  • Iterate through the array and compare the length of each string to find the smallest subset

  • Use a variable to keep track of the smallest subset found so far

  • Return the smallest subset at the end

A Software Developer was asked
Q. How do you do normalization?
Ans. 

Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

  • Normalization involves breaking down data into smaller, more manageable parts.

  • It helps in reducing data redundancy by storing data in a structured way.

  • Normalization ensures data integrity by avoiding anomalies like insertion, update, and deletion anomalies.

  • There are different normal forms like 1NF, 2NF, 3N...

A Software Developer was asked
Q. Explain cache policy.
Ans. 

Cache policy determines how data is stored, accessed, and replaced in a cache memory.

  • Cache policies include FIFO, LRU, LFU, and random replacement algorithms.

  • FIFO (First In, First Out) replaces the oldest data first.

  • LRU (Least Recently Used) replaces the least recently accessed data first.

  • LFU (Least Frequently Used) replaces the least frequently accessed data first.

  • Random replacement algorithm replaces data random...

A Software Developer was asked
Q. Given two sorted arrays, how would you find the duplicate elements between them?
Ans. 

Finding duplicates between two sorted arrays

  • Use two pointers to traverse both arrays simultaneously

  • If the elements at the pointers are equal, add to duplicates list and increment both pointers

  • If not, increment the pointer with the smaller element

  • Repeat until one of the arrays is fully traversed

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A Software Developer was asked
Q. Write a program to print only prime numbers.
Ans. 

Print only prime numbers.

  • Iterate through numbers and check if they are divisible by any number less than itself

  • If not divisible, print the number as prime

  • Exclude 0, 1 and negative numbers as they are not prime

A Software Developer was asked
Q. Explain the use of linked lists and stacks in C.
Ans. 

Implementing a linked list stack in C involves defining a node structure and stack operations like push, pop, and peek.

  • Define a struct for the node: `struct Node { int data; struct Node* next; };`

  • Create a stack structure that holds a pointer to the top node: `struct Stack { struct Node* top; };`

  • Implement push operation: Allocate a new node, set its data, and adjust the top pointer.

  • Implement pop operation: Check if...

A Software Developer was asked
Q. Explain Linux IPC mechanisms such as mutexes.
Ans. 

Inter-process communication (IPC) and mutexes are essential for managing concurrent processes in Linux systems.

  • IPC allows processes to communicate and synchronize their actions. Common IPC methods include pipes, message queues, and shared memory.

  • Mutex (mutual exclusion) is a synchronization primitive that prevents multiple threads from accessing shared resources simultaneously.

  • Example of IPC: Using a named pipe (F...

Dell Software Developer Interview Experiences

19 interviews found

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

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your introduction?
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software developer with expertise in various programming languages and technologies.

    • Experienced in Java, Python, and JavaScript

    • Proficient in web development using HTML, CSS, and React

    • Familiar with database management systems like MySQL and MongoDB

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your technology
  • Q3. What is html and what is block and inline function?
  • Ans. 

    HTML is a markup language used for creating web pages. Block and inline elements are two types of HTML elements with different display behaviors.

    • HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is used to create the structure of web pages.

    • Block elements take up the full width available and start on a new line, while inline elements only take up as much width as necessary and do not start on a new line.

    • Examples of block el...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is css ? And what is client side and server side ?
  • Ans. 

    CSS is a styling language used to design the layout and appearance of web pages. Client side refers to actions performed on the user's device, while server side refers to actions performed on the server.

    • CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets and is used to control the visual presentation of web pages.

    • Client side refers to actions performed on the user's device, such as running scripts in the browser.

    • Server side refers t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is javascript? And what is use in framework
  • Ans. 

    JavaScript is a programming language commonly used for web development. It is used in frameworks like React and Angular.

    • JavaScript is a high-level, interpreted programming language.

    • It is commonly used for client-side web development.

    • JavaScript can be used in frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.

    • It allows for dynamic content on websites and interactive user experiences.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Java and Data Strcuture

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Matrix to find the nearest word
  • Ans. 

    Find the nearest word in a matrix of strings

    • Create a matrix of strings

    • Calculate the distance between the input word and each word in the matrix

    • Return the word in the matrix with the smallest distance to the input word

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Finding smallest subset in string
  • Ans. 

    Find the smallest subset of strings in an array

    • Iterate through the array and compare the length of each string to find the smallest subset

    • Use a variable to keep track of the smallest subset found so far

    • Return the smallest subset at the end

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on DS and Java

Skills evaluated in this interview

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 Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. The fundamentals of java
  • Ans. 

    Java fundamentals include object-oriented programming, platform independence, and strong typing.

    • Object-oriented programming: Java supports classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism.

    • Platform independence: Java code can run on any platform with the help of JVM.

    • Strong typing: Java enforces strict data type checking to prevent errors.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. And to explain my projects

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Core Subjects(DBMS,DCN,OS) + Aptitude + Coding(MCQS)

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. OOPS CONCEPTS, CHARACTERISITICS OF OOPS, AND MANY MORE
  • Q2. CHECK IF A STRING IS SUBSTRING OF ANOTHER STRING
  • Ans. 

    Check if a string is a substring of another string

    • Use the indexOf() method to check if the substring exists in the main string

    • If indexOf() returns -1, the substring is not present

    • If indexOf() returns a value greater than -1, the substring is present

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Operating systems, oops concepts, networking and database related.
  • Q2. Scheduling algorithm
  • Ans. 

    Scheduling algorithm is a method used to determine the order of tasks to be executed on a computer system.

    • Scheduling algorithms help in optimizing resource utilization and improving system performance.

    • Examples of scheduling algorithms include First Come First Serve, Shortest Job Next, Round Robin, etc.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Cache policy explain
  • Ans. 

    Cache policy determines how data is stored, accessed, and replaced in a cache memory.

    • Cache policies include FIFO, LRU, LFU, and random replacement algorithms.

    • FIFO (First In, First Out) replaces the oldest data first.

    • LRU (Least Recently Used) replaces the least recently accessed data first.

    • LFU (Least Frequently Used) replaces the least frequently accessed data first.

    • Random replacement algorithm replaces data randomly.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How do you donormalisation?
  • Ans. 

    Normalization is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity.

    • Normalization involves breaking down data into smaller, more manageable parts.

    • It helps in reducing data redundancy by storing data in a structured way.

    • Normalization ensures data integrity by avoiding anomalies like insertion, update, and deletion anomalies.

    • There are different normal forms like 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BC...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2023. 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 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Core java and SQL,HTMl,css,, communication
  • Q2. First communion mainly
  • Q3. Technicalquestions
  • Q4. Coding bases,web technology bases
  • Q5. Formal question,and bases questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your experience
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Very easy basic oops, os, dbms questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - you will easily crack it just learn the basics of the core subjects and very basic DSA
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Good basic question but taking time to solve

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Good enough, datastructure, database, oops, other technical questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Join sprychampion to gain knowledge and open job opprtunity with their client company
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Normal reasi questions

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Standard coding questions like Fibonacci, even, odd

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How many rounds are there in Dell Software Developer interview?
Dell interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Dell interview process are Technical, Coding Test and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for Dell Software Developer 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 Dell. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Dell expect are Python, Software Development, C++, Javascript and Programming.
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  1. What is css ? And what is client side and server sid...read more
  2. What is html and what is block and inline functi...read more
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How long is the Dell Software Developer interview process?

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

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