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Dell Software Engineer Level 1 Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 13 Aug 2024

Dell Software Engineer Level 1 Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

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

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

OS, DBMS, CN, C++, Java output questions, Probability, Aptitude, IT infrastructure

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Reverse linked list using recursion
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a linked list using recursion

    • Create a recursive function to reverse the linked list

    • Pass the head of the linked list to the function

    • Base case: if the current node is null, return null

    • Recursive case: reverse the rest of the list and point the next node's next to the current node

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Insertion sort, hashtables, hashing

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 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 Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions from data structures. Brain teasers and puzzles.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly on the resume part and the work done provided in experience section of resume.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Company overview, team overview and Ctc discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good company overall to work in. Good amount of holidays provided. Just make sure to identify any politics going on in the team.

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Reverse a linked List
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a linked list by changing the pointers direction

    • Start with three pointers: current, previous, and next

    • Iterate through the linked list, updating the pointers to reverse the direction

    • Return the new head of the reversed linked list

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Question on queue

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic aptitude questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Prime foctorial, Fibonacci sequence, questions related to my project
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioral questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Mar 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 Resume tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

A coding test is expected. 3-4 questions are asking on .net and MS SQL database. The nearest correct answer candidate gets selected for F2F round interview.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About you? Few question on validations, and you can expect situational based questions to answer.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why are leaving current organization? Current salary and expected salary
  • Ans. 

    I am leaving my current organization to pursue new challenges and opportunities. My expected salary is based on my experience and market value.

    • Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities

    • Exploring a different work environment

    • Looking for better career prospects

    • Expected salary based on experience and market value

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't lie. your confidence, authenticity and politeness will help you to get selected.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Two Sum and 3 Sum in Leetcode

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System design for a load balancer
  • Ans. 

    A load balancer distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers to ensure optimal resource utilization and prevent overload.

    • Identify the requirements for the load balancer (e.g. traffic volume, server capacity)

    • Choose a load balancing algorithm (e.g. round-robin, least connections)

    • Implement health checks to monitor server status and remove unhealthy servers from rotation

    • Consider scalability and redundancy f...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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 Resume tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java Full stack Experience based discussion
  • Q2. Docker, Kubernetes etc.
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Coding in Java, oops collection problem solving
  • Q2. Sql salary related questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manager and behavior
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary kitna loge bhai

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing Nothing

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What is operating system.
  • Ans. 

    An operating system is a software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.

    • Manages computer hardware and software resources

    • Provides common services for computer programs

    • Examples: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS

    • Kernel is the core component of an operating system

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to follow the company policy?
  • Ans. 

    To follow the company policy, one must understand and familiarize themselves with the policy guidelines and procedures.

    • Read and thoroughly understand the company policy documentation

    • Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the documentation

    • Seek clarification from supervisors or HR if any doubts or questions arise

    • Regularly review and stay updated with any changes or updates to the policy

    • Ensure compliance with t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Will you agree to work no time limit?
  • Ans. 

    No, I cannot agree to work with no time limit.

    • Working without a time limit can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

    • Having a reasonable work-life balance is important for overall well-being.

    • Setting clear boundaries and having a structured schedule can help maintain productivity and prevent overworking.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What do you know about IBM?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - What are the most immediate projects that need to be addressed?
Can you show me examples of projects I’d be working on?
What are the biggest challenges that someone in this position would face?

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why should we choose you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have a strong background in software development, with experience in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

    • I am a quick learner and enjoy tackling new challenges.

    • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve common goals.

    • I am passionate about software engineering and am always looking for ways to improve my skills and knowled...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why did you choose our company?
  • Ans. 

    I chose your company because of its reputation for innovation and its commitment to employee growth.

    • Your company has a strong reputation for innovation in the industry.

    • I was impressed by the emphasis on employee growth and development.

    • I believe that your company's values align with my own personal values.

    • I was excited about the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers.

    • Your company's mission and vision reso

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There were 2 technical rounds. Technical (software): These were tested-How a person approaches a problem,how he thinks.Solutions weren’t needed. Basic understanding, knowledge of Algorithms was tested.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Knowledge in Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (electives of the person)
Tips: Basic math would help. Speed doesn’t matter.

Skill Tips: For applying to Software profile, one needs to practice much.
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Dell Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Dell Software Engineer Level 1 interview?
Dell interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Dell interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Dell Software Engineer Level 1 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 Engineering, Java, Python, Software Development and C.
What are the top questions asked in Dell Software Engineer Level 1 interview?

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