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Updated 15 Apr 2023

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Python basics and modules
  • Q2. Networking protocols basic networking

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Data plane packet forwarding Control plane packet forwarding In my case, mostly I worked in L2, so they asked more details abt L2..
  • Q2. C programming queue data structure Bit wise operation like swapping bytes for endianess Function pointer and calling using function ptr as art..

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be strong in whatever mentioned in resume and learn OS basics , C programming, data structures.. good technical interview
4rounds of technical as of now completed..
be confident

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is polymorphism
  • Ans. 

    Polymorphism is the ability of a function or method to behave differently based on the object it is acting upon.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as objects of a common superclass.

    • It enables a single interface to be used for different data types or classes.

    • Examples include method overloading and method overriding in object-oriented programming.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Find missing number from nth number array.
  • Ans. 

    Find missing number from nth number array.

    • Iterate through the array and calculate the sum of all numbers

    • Calculate the sum of numbers from 1 to n using the formula n*(n+1)/2

    • Subtract the sum of array from the sum of numbers from 1 to n to find the missing number

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  • Q3. Explain inheritance and it types
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a concept in object-oriented programming where a class inherits properties and behaviors from another class.

    • Inheritance allows a class to reuse code from another class.

    • Types of inheritance include single inheritance, where a class inherits from only one parent class, and multiple inheritance, where a class inherits from multiple parent classes.

    • Example: Class B inherits from Class A, so Class B can access

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  • Q4. Find 2nd max elements from aaray
  • Ans. 

    Find 2nd max element from array of strings

    • Sort the array in descending order

    • Skip the first element (max element)

    • Return the second element

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Micro services, devops, python, networking scenarios, testing scenarios

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Questions from C, Data structure, OS,Database
  • Q2. Technical + HR

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: This round was simple.
It consist of 5 sections ..1.Aptitude (10 questions). 2.Operating System Basics and Unix Commands(16 questions) 3.Data Structure(9 questions) 4.Output C Questions(6 questions) 5.Programming questions out of 4 any 2 you can do.(2 questions from data structure and 2 from sorting)
Tips: If you know the basics of all these topics then you can easily clear this round.Try to score as more marks as possible because this score counts in the next round too.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Moderate
Tips: Be confident and don't get panic.If you don't know anything simply say no don't waste time.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Moderate

Skill Tips: Be Confident and keep calm.You must have the complete knowledge of the projects which you have written in your resume.
Skills: C, Data Structure, os, Database
College Name: VIT VELLORE

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a blend of topics from IT,CSE and ECE. Try to concentrate on coding and networks for this round. mostly luck based

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: A very easy round. Can easily clear it if you have minimum skills

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: needs a sound knowledge in networking .

Round: HR Interview
Experience: your personality and the way you behave matters a lot. Try to be humble and truthful

General Tips: as I mentioned earlier keep trying never loose hope
Skills: communication skills, grasping power , knowledge
College Name: VIT VELLORE
Motivation: high package :P
Funny Moments: none . but had to go to bangalore for interview which was fun :)

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Tested basics in each subject

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Had asked me about my projects in detail. Some DSA questions were asked. Asked to code in C for some questions.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked questions about data structures and some more algorithms. Tested in Probability and some quant.

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself ?
  • Q2. Any knowledge of Networks/DS?
  • Ans. 

    Yes

    • Knowledge of network protocols and architectures

    • Understanding of data structures and algorithms

    • Experience with network troubleshooting and analysis

    • Familiarity with network security and encryption

    • Proficiency in network programming and socket programming

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Which projects do you like the most?
  • Q4. How was your test ?
  • Ans. 

    The test went well, I was able to complete all the tasks within the given time frame.

    • I prepared well for the test by reviewing relevant materials

    • I managed my time effectively during the test

    • I was able to solve all the problems and complete all the tasks

    • I double-checked my work to ensure accuracy

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why CISCO ? Tell something about it
  • Q6. Which companies have you applied for till day 4 ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 30 questions on Technical knowledge - Basic C, DS, Microprocessor, OS, Networks, Circuit Designs.
20 questions on Aptitude.
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was a 25-30 minute round. Apart from the questions mentioned, they asked questions related to BTP(Signal Processing) and Microprocessor 8085.
Tips: Basic C, EE 370 and Microprocessor 8085 will be helpful. They will look for Networks related questions. Revise the related courses and attend PPTs.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a 15-minute round.

General Tips: Analytical thinking is important and you should have good technical knowledge and a decent academic record.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Tips: It will be good to have a GPA of 8 and above

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were easy it were good at C and basic maths. Questions were distributed on all aspects of computer science such as Operating Systems, Few Output Question, Data Structures and Application layer networking . In basic aptitude most questions fall under Probability, distance and time and few others.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Skills: Communication, Basic Coding, Math Puzzle
College Name: NIT Surathkal

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test was MCQ type. It comprised of questions from Operating Systems, Data Structures, Microprocessors, logical Reasoning, Aptitude and Computer Networks. No negative marking was there.
Tips: One needs to be fast as you can't spend much time on one question.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was given 2 coding questions to solve and basics of oops, operating systems, data structures and networks were asked. 3-4 questions were asked in each topic mentions above. The interviewer also asked 2 puzzles which were the standard ones. He first asked me if I knew the topic or not, then only he asked me questions about it. But that doesn't mean that you can skip all the above mentions topics.
Tips: Be relaxed and confident and try to discuss your approach with the interviewer.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 2 Coding questions and 3-4 questions from operating systems and networks.Questions also from the mentioned projects.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Standard HR interview with questions like what Cisco does and why they should hire you. He also asked me questions from the CV.

Tips: Be confident and mug up your cv well

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was just a formality where he just asked about my background and whether I would be able to move to bangalore and Why I want to join Cisco.

Skills: Confidence, Problem Solving Skills, Operating System Basics, Coding Skills, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, Computer Networking, Data Strrutures
College Name: IIT Guwahati

Extreme Networks Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Extreme Networks Software Engineer interview?
Extreme Networks interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Extreme Networks interview process are Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for Extreme Networks Software 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 Extreme Networks. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Extreme Networks expect are Python, Analytics, Automation, Linux and Ethernet.
What are the top questions asked in Extreme Networks Software Engineer interview?

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