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Dell Software Development Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 7 Jan 2022

Dell Software Development Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

I applied via Shine

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. C programming and java basic

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Test my knowledge to fit in reputed company

Software Development Engineer interview

user image Sankalp Dayal

posted on 28 Nov 2021

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Few Coding Questions followed by few LLD questions

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Explain in details about your projects
  • Q2. Tell me about your internship period and how you got the internship. Also tell me about the most challenging problem I faced (if any) during the period.
  • Q3. Data Structures: I was asked in details about Linked lists, trees and graphs, their real life applications in Computer Science
  • Q4. Database Management Systems: They started from basics that included entity relationships, relational databases and SQL & then some theory questions on transactions and normalization.
  • Q5. Operating Systems: Theory questions on Deadlocks and Process Synchronization

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1. Try to listen to the questions properly and take your time before answering them.
2. Only include those projects and topics which you are good at.
3. If you are nervous before the interview, take a deep breath.
4. Prepare your resume thoroughly, especially your projects, as they won't go beyond the topics mentioned there.
5. Data structures and Algorithms is a must, so make sure you have your basics well prepared.
6. All the Best!!!

I was interviewed in Jan 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. You are given a thread and you are unlocked in a room.Measure the height of the room using string.
  • Ans. 

    Measure the height of a room using a thread.

    • Tie one end of the thread to a known height point, such as a door handle.

    • Hold the other end of the thread and let it hang down to the floor.

    • Mark the point where the thread touches the floor.

    • Repeat the process at different points in the room to get multiple measurements.

    • Take the average of the measurements to estimate the height of the room.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Process Scheduling in operating system
  • Ans. 

    Process scheduling is the method by which the operating system decides the order in which processes are executed.

    • Process scheduling determines the fairness and efficiency of resource allocation.

    • Different scheduling algorithms prioritize different factors such as CPU utilization, response time, and throughput.

    • Examples of scheduling algorithms include First-Come, First-Served (FCFS), Round Robin, and Shortest Job Next (S

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Print linked list in reverse order
  • Ans. 

    To print a linked list in reverse order, we can use recursion or a stack data structure.

    • Recursion: Traverse the linked list recursively until the end, then print the current node.

    • Stack: Traverse the linked list and push each node onto a stack. Then pop and print the nodes from the stack.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Dijkstra algorithm
  • Ans. 

    Dijkstra algorithm is a graph search algorithm that finds the shortest path between nodes in a weighted graph.

    • Dijkstra algorithm uses a priority queue to select the node with the smallest distance from the source node.

    • It maintains a distance array to keep track of the shortest distance from the source node to each node in the graph.

    • The algorithm iteratively selects the node with the smallest distance and updates the di...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Bankers algorithm
  • Ans. 

    Banker's algorithm is a resource allocation and deadlock avoidance algorithm used in operating systems.

    • Banker's algorithm is used to prevent deadlock in a system with multiple processes and resources.

    • It works by simulating the allocation of resources to processes and checking if it leads to a safe state.

    • The algorithm considers the current allocation, maximum needs, and available resources to make decisions.

    • If a request...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Deadlock in operating system
  • Ans. 

    Deadlock is a situation in which two or more processes are unable to proceed because each is waiting for the other to release a resource.

    • Deadlock occurs when two or more processes are stuck in a circular wait.

    • Four necessary conditions for deadlock are mutual exclusion, hold and wait, no preemption, and circular wait.

    • Examples of deadlock prevention techniques include resource allocation graphs and bankers' algorithm.

    • Dea...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills: Coding Skills And Knowledge On Data Structures, Operating Systems, Aptitude
College Name: LNMIIT , JAIPUR

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to design apis
  • Ans. 

    Designing APIs involves defining endpoints, request/response formats, authentication, versioning, and documentation.

    • Define clear and consistent endpoints for different functionalities

    • Design request and response formats that are easy to understand and work with

    • Implement authentication mechanisms to secure the API

    • Consider versioning to support backward compatibility

    • Provide comprehensive documentation for developers to ea

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to structure databases for data collection
  • Ans. 

    Structure databases by identifying data entities, relationships, and attributes.

    • Identify data entities (e.g. customers, products) and their attributes

    • Define relationships between entities (e.g. one-to-many, many-to-many)

    • Normalize data to reduce redundancy and improve data integrity

    • Use primary keys to uniquely identify each record

    • Consider indexing for faster data retrieval

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. In detail questions related to the exp
  • Q2. In detail hr related question

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - please be confident be prepared

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Tell about AC industry

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Move zeros to end?
  • Ans. 

    Move all zeros in an array of strings to the end while maintaining the order of non-zero elements.

    • Iterate through the array and move all zeros to the end while keeping the order of non-zero elements.

    • Use two pointers approach to swap elements in-place.

    • Example: Input: ['a', 'b', 'c', '0', 'd', '0'], Output: ['a', 'b', 'c', 'd', '0', '0']

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. WHat are AWS services?
  • Ans. 

    AWS services are cloud computing services provided by Amazon Web Services.

    • Compute services (e.g. EC2, Lambda)

    • Storage services (e.g. S3, EBS)

    • Database services (e.g. RDS, DynamoDB)

    • Networking services (e.g. VPC, Route 53)

    • Machine learning services (e.g. SageMaker)

    • Analytics services (e.g. Redshift, Athena)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is dynamodb?
  • Ans. 

    DynamoDB is a fully managed NoSQL database service provided by AWS.

    • Fully managed NoSQL database service

    • Scalable and high-performance

    • Supports key-value and document data models

    • Automatically replicates data across multiple Availability Zones for high availability

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How good are you at stress handling situations?
  • Ans. 

    I am very good at handling stress situations, remaining calm and focused under pressure.

    • I have experience working on high-pressure projects with tight deadlines.

    • I am able to prioritize tasks effectively and stay organized during stressful situations.

    • I have developed strong problem-solving skills that help me navigate stressful scenarios.

    • I am able to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to manage s...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why daikin eloaborate this?
  • Ans. 

    Daikin may elaborate on a topic to provide more detailed information or explanation.

    • To provide a better understanding of a complex concept or product

    • To address potential questions or concerns from customers

    • To showcase the company's expertise and knowledge in the industry

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is broadcast receiver
  • Ans. 

    Broadcast receiver is a component in Android that allows the system to deliver events to the app.

    • Component in Android system

    • Receives and handles broadcast messages

    • Used to respond to system-wide events

    • Registered in the AndroidManifest.xml file

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is intent service
  • Ans. 

    IntentService is a class in Android that performs long-running operations in the background without blocking the main thread.

    • IntentService is a subclass of Service that handles asynchronous requests (expressed as Intents) on demand.

    • It is typically used for tasks like downloading files, syncing data, or performing any other background task.

    • IntentService runs on a separate worker thread, so it does not interfere with the...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about developing innovative software solutions and believe this company aligns with my career goals.

    • Excited about the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies

    • Impressed by the company's reputation for fostering a collaborative work environment

    • Seeking a challenging role that allows for professional growth and development

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your highest qualification
  • Ans. 

    Master's degree in Computer Science

    • Master's degree in Computer Science

    • Specialization in software engineering

    • Thesis on machine learning algorithms

    • Graduated with honors

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your weakness
  • Q2. What is pn junction diode
  • Ans. 

    A pn junction diode is a semiconductor device that allows current to flow in one direction only.

    • Consists of p-type and n-type semiconductor materials

    • When forward biased, allows current to flow easily

    • When reverse biased, blocks current flow

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Array topics - 2 question from this topic
  • Q2. Linkedlist coding problem - 1 problem from this topic
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Sql problem solving - 2 problem from this topic

Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Project discussion - projects you worked on
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various projects including a web application for a retail company and a mobile app for a fitness tracker.

    • Developed a web application for a retail company to manage inventory and sales

    • Created a mobile app for a fitness tracker to track workouts and progress

    • Collaborated with team members to design and implement features

    • Utilized technologies such as React, Node.js, and MongoDB

  • Answered by AI

Dell Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Dell Software Development 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 Dell. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Dell expect are Software Development, Java, Python, SQL and Artificial Intelligence.

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