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Updated 3 Jan 2025

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I was interviewed in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your strength?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure.

    • Strong analytical skills

    • Attention to detail

    • Ability to work well under pressure

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. Suppose you have 10000 US dollars with you, out of which you took a loan of 5000 US Dollars. Now suppose you have purchased two assets of 5000 US Dollars each, one through cash and other through bank loan. How would you show this transactio... read more
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Assignment 

Core Java concepts and SQL

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you integrate and perform
  • Q2. Spring cloud configurations

Applications Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Minimum Special Sum Problem You are given an array ARR of length N. There are two operations defined for each index i in the array: FIRST_SUM(i): Calculates the sum of the first i numbers. LAST_SUM(i): Calculates the sum of the last N-i+1 ... read more
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3
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Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the most important annotation in Spring boot?
  • Ans. 

    The most important annotation in Spring Boot is @SpringBootApplication.

    • Used to mark the main class of a Spring Boot application

    • Enables auto-configuration and component scanning

    • Combines @Configuration, @EnableAutoConfiguration, and @ComponentScan annotations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between Spring Boot and Spring MVC.
  • Ans. 

    Spring Boot is an opinionated framework for building stand-alone, production-grade Spring-based Applications.

    • Spring Boot is a framework that simplifies the setup and configuration of Spring applications.

    • Spring MVC is a part of the Spring Framework that focuses on providing a model-view-controller architecture for web applications.

    • Spring Boot includes Spring MVC as one of its components, along with other features like e...

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. Minimum Special Sum Problem You are given an array ARR of length N. There are two operations defined for each index i in the array: FIRST_SUM(i): Calculates the sum of the first i numbers. LAST_SUM(i): Calculates the sum of the last N-i+1 ... read more
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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java patterns Microservices Data structures Coding

Applications Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Minimum Special Sum Problem You are given an array ARR of length N. There are two operations defined for each index i in the array: FIRST_SUM(i): Calculates the sum of the first i numbers. LAST_SUM(i): Calculates the sum of the last N-i+1 ... read more
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Interview experience
1
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Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Based on string manipulation
Data structure trees based problem

Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Spring boot Microwrvices Java
  • Q2. Design pattern based
  • Q3. Kafka based question
  • Q4. Streams based question
  • Q5. Multi threading based question
Round 3 - Case Study 

Scenario based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare star based questions and answers

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Q1. How can you approach customer and full fill their desired requirements?
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I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. A question based on probability of maximizing profit

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Easy, time was sufficient, Mostly Quantitative Aptitude
Tips: Chill and steam on till the end
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 15

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: Question was simple I forgot to take into account a factor in my equation but was able to correct my answer immediately upon given a hint

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Nothing special routine HR Questions

General Tips: Relax know yourself and your resume back and front
Skill Tips: A programming background helps
Skills: Quantitative Aptitude
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: To get PPO and pursue an MBA abroad also the stipend is not bad
Funny Moments: When he asked me how much I wanted AmEx I told him that I told the Microsoft Interviewer that I would take an offer from AmEx irrespective. This was before I got interviewed for Microsoft.

PS I got offers from both AmEx and Microsoft

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What are your long term and short term goals?
  • Ans. 

    My short term goal is to gain experience and improve my skills. My long term goal is to become a leader in my field.

    • Short term goal: Gain experience and improve skills

    • Long term goal: Become a leader in the field

    • Examples: Attend workshops, take on challenging projects, seek mentorship

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself after 5-6 years?
  • Ans. 

    In 5-6 years, I see myself as a senior analyst or manager, leading a team and contributing to the growth of the company.

    • Leading a team of analysts or managers

    • Contributing to the growth of the company

    • Continuing to learn and develop new skills

    • Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues

    • Exploring opportunities for professional growth and advancement

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why didn't you choose to do MBA?
  • Ans. 

    I wanted to gain practical experience and develop my skills in the workforce before pursuing further education.

    • I believe that hands-on experience is invaluable in any field

    • I wanted to develop my skills and knowledge in a practical setting

    • I felt that pursuing an MBA immediately after my undergraduate degree would not provide me with the same level of experience and growth

    • I plan to pursue an MBA in the future, once I hav...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: 20 students were shortlisted on the basis of the resume.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The interview was a mix of HR and technical interview.

The HR interview was based on simple HR questions – questions about me, my motivations in life. My strengths and weaknesses and work preferences. A major part of my interview focused on questions related to my internship.

In the technical round they asked me questions related to the bank reconciliation statement, effect of various entries on passbook and cashbook and questions related to contra entries.
Tips: My advice is that one should be prepared for any question about their resume. In case you have mentioned any subjects in your resume you should be prepared for the same.

College Name: Lady Shri Ram college

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Why should the company choose you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the necessary skills, experience, and passion to contribute to the company's growth and success.

    • I have a proven track record of achieving targets and delivering results.

    • I possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, which enable me to work effectively with colleagues and clients.

    • I am a quick learner and adaptable to new technologies and work environments.

    • I am passionate about the industry and committed...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Which political figure do you like?
  • Q3. Which party do you prefer?
  • Ans. 

    I prefer not to disclose my political preference.

    • I believe in keeping my political views private.

    • As an analyst, it is important to remain neutral and unbiased.

    • My personal political preference does not affect my work or analysis.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the role of CBI
  • Ans. 

    CBI is the premier investigating agency of India, responsible for investigating high-profile cases.

    • CBI stands for Central Bureau of Investigation

    • It is responsible for investigating cases related to corruption, economic offenses, and special crimes

    • It has the power to investigate cases across state borders

    • CBI is also responsible for maintaining the Interpol wing in India

    • Some high-profile cases investigated by CBI include...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why are you putting Indian Politics over auditing as you are a commerce student ?
  • Ans. 

    I am interested in both fields and believe that understanding politics is crucial for auditing.

    • Politics and business are intertwined, and understanding the political landscape can help in auditing decisions.

    • As a commerce student, I have learned about the impact of government policies on businesses.

    • In India, politics plays a significant role in shaping the economy and business environment.

    • Having knowledge of political d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is your favorite subject?
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subject is history.

    • I love learning about past events and how they shaped the world we live in today.

    • I find it fascinating to study different cultures and civilizations throughout history.

    • I enjoy analyzing historical documents and artifacts to gain a deeper understanding of the past.

    • Some of my favorite topics include ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire, and World War II.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume was the key criteria in the selection procedure. All students were asked to submit their resume to the placement cell and on the basis of it 10 students were selected.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: There was no written test and there was directly an interview round. In the interview they inquired about me and my family. They also inquired about my interests to which I replied politics. They were looking for a person who has views about different things happening in the society rather a person who remains in his/her shell.

College Name: Lady Shri Ram College

I was interviewed before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 90 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

It was conducted in Hacker rank which consisted of 10 aptitude questions that included C, C++, Java MCQ. 2 programming questions were also given.

  • Q1. 

    Minimum Cost Path Problem Statement

    Given an N x M matrix filled with integers, determine the minimum sum obtainable from a path that starts at a specified cell (x, y) and ends at the top left corner of t...

  • Ans. 

    The problem involves finding the minimum sum path from a specified cell to the top left corner of a matrix.

    • Start from the specified cell and calculate the minimum sum path to reach the top left corner using dynamic programming.

    • Consider the three possible moves: down, right, and down-right diagonal.

    • Keep track of the minimum sum at each cell and update it based on the minimum of the three possible moves.

    • Finally, the mini...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Balanced Parentheses Combinations

    Given an integer N representing the number of pairs of parentheses, find all the possible combinations of balanced parentheses using the given number of pairs.

    Explanati...

  • Ans. 

    Generate all possible combinations of balanced parentheses for a given number of pairs.

    • Use backtracking to generate all possible combinations of balanced parentheses.

    • Keep track of the number of open and close parentheses used in each combination.

    • Recursively generate combinations by adding open parentheses if there are remaining, and closing parentheses if the number of open parentheses is greater than the number of clo...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(4 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical round with questions based on data structures, oops and networking.

  • Q1. 

    Character Counting Challenge

    Create a program that counts and prints the total number of specific character types from user input. Specifically, you need to count lowercase English alphabets, numeric digi...

  • Ans. 

    Create a program to count lowercase alphabets, digits, and white spaces from user input until '$' is encountered.

    • Read characters from input stream until '$' is encountered

    • Count lowercase alphabets, digits, and white spaces separately

    • Print the counts of each character type as three integers separated by spaces

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    K Largest Elements Problem Statement

    Given an unsorted array containing 'N' integers, you are required to find 'K' largest elements from the array and return them in non-decreasing order.

    Input:

    The fir...
  • Ans. 

    Find K largest elements in an unsorted array and return them in non-decreasing order.

    • Sort the array in non-decreasing order.

    • Return the last K elements of the sorted array.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How can you check whether you have an internet connection on your system?
  • Ans. 

    To check internet connection on a system, you can use various methods like pinging a website or checking network status.

    • Use ping command to check connectivity to a website (e.g. ping www.google.com)

    • Check network status using network settings or command line tools

    • Try accessing a website or online service to verify internet connection

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What happens when you type a URL in a web browser?
  • Ans. 

    When you type a URL in a web browser, the browser sends a request to the server hosting the website, which then responds with the necessary files to display the webpage.

    • Browser checks cache for DNS resolution

    • If not found, browser sends a DNS query to resolve the domain name to an IP address

    • Browser establishes a TCP connection with the server

    • Browser sends an HTTP request to the server for the webpage

    • Server processes the...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Technical round with questions based on data structures, oops and networking.

  • Q1. 

    Counting Sort Problem Statement

    Ninja is learning about sorting algorithms, specifically those that do not rely on comparisons. Can you help Ninja implement the counting sort algorithm?

    Example:

    Input:
    ...
  • Ans. 

    Implement counting sort algorithm to sort an array of integers without comparisons.

    • Count the frequency of each element in the input array.

    • Calculate the prefix sum of frequencies to determine the position of each element in the sorted array.

    • Place each element in its correct position based on the prefix sum.

    • Time complexity of counting sort is O(n+k), where n is the number of elements and k is the range of input.

    • Example: ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the applications of the Fibonacci series in real life?
  • Ans. 

    The Fibonacci series has applications in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, art, and nature.

    • Used in algorithms for optimization problems and dynamic programming.

    • Found in nature, such as the arrangement of leaves on a stem, the branching of trees, and the spiral shapes of shells.

    • Applied in financial markets for predicting stock prices and analyzing market trends.

    • Utilized in art and design for creating

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

Round duration - 30 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

HR round where the interviewer asked questions to know more about me.

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAPaypal interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, 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

I was interviewed before Jan 2021.

Round 1 - Face to Face 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

I couldn't find an optimal approach to the first question, so she skipped that question and proceeded to next questions. Remaining questions I have answered satisfactorily.

  • Q1. 

    Subset Sum Equal To K Problem Statement

    Given an array/list of positive integers and an integer K, determine if there exists a subset whose sum equals K.

    Provide true if such a subset exists, otherwise r...

  • Ans. 

    Given an array of positive integers and an integer K, determine if there exists a subset whose sum equals K.

    • Use dynamic programming to solve this problem efficiently

    • Create a 2D array to store if a subset with a particular sum exists

    • Iterate through the array and update the 2D array accordingly

    • Check if the value at the end of the iteration is true for the given K

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    BFS Traversal in a Graph

    Given an undirected and disconnected graph G(V, E) where V vertices are numbered from 0 to V-1, and E represents edges, your task is to output the BFS traversal starting from the ...

  • Ans. 

    BFS traversal in a disconnected graph starting from vertex 0.

    • Implement BFS algorithm to traverse the graph starting from vertex 0.

    • Use a queue to keep track of visited nodes and their neighbors.

    • Ensure to print the traversal sequence in the correct order.

    • Handle disconnected components by checking for unvisited nodes.

    • Follow the BFS approach of exploring neighbors before moving to the next level.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

I told that my strength is problem solving and I can always find a way when there is a bottle-neck. Gave some examples of my experiences while doing my assignments.

  • Q1. 

    Replace Spaces in a String

    Given a string STR consisting of words separated by spaces, your task is to replace all spaces between words with the characters "@40".

    Input:

    The first line contains an integ...
  • Ans. 

    Replace spaces in a string with '@40'.

    • Iterate through each character in the string

    • Replace spaces with '@40'

    • Return the modified string

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAPaypal interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, 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

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