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Updated 8 Aug 2024

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F5 Networks Software Engineer III Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 easy to moderate questions and 20 multiple choice questions related to C/C++/Netowking/System Calls/OS

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference b/w global and static variable in C
  • Ans. 

    Global variables are accessible throughout the program, while static variables are limited to the scope in which they are defined.

    • Global variables are declared outside of any function and can be accessed by any function in the program.

    • Static variables are declared within a function and retain their value between function calls.

    • Example: int globalVar = 10; static int staticVar = 5;

    • Example: Global variable can be accesse...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Process vs Thread
  • Ans. 

    Processes are independent instances of a program, while threads are smaller units within a process sharing resources.

    • Processes have their own memory space, while threads share the same memory space within a process.

    • Processes are heavyweight, requiring more resources, while threads are lightweight.

    • Processes communicate with each other through inter-process communication mechanisms, while threads can communicate directly...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Internal working of the segmentation fault, how the compiler knows it is a segmentation error.
  • Ans. 

    Segmentation fault occurs when a program tries to access memory it doesn't have permission to access.

    • Segmentation fault occurs when a program tries to access memory outside of its allocated space.

    • Compiler detects segmentation faults by checking memory access permissions during compilation.

    • Segmentation faults are typically caused by dereferencing a null pointer or accessing an out-of-bounds array element.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good understanding of the Networking Protocols, C/C++ and Threads.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in May 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Right and left view of binary tree
  • Ans. 

    To get the right and left view of a binary tree, perform a level order traversal and keep track of the first node encountered at each level.

    • Perform a level order traversal of the binary tree

    • Keep track of the first node encountered at each level for both left and right views

    • Store the first node encountered at each level in separate arrays for left and right views

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Three sum leetcode problem
  • Q3. K reversed linkedlist leetcode hard

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Brush dsa, first round was good. Interviewer was polite and understanding but 2nd round, interviewer was not polite at all and he didn't come on camera and using non-polite words and messing up the dry run.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2 Coding questions - 1 medium and 1 easy Backend concepts and Data structure questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2 Coding questions - both medium HLD of my current project
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Backend concepts Some LLD questions around my current project
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Cultural fitment round - questions around any failures and conflicts and how did I handle them
Round 6 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion around why f5 and personal background check

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The focus is more on coding skills and technical aptitude

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General Discussion with SDM
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Final Technical Round with Offshore Team
  • Q2. They will again check your technical skills in little deep
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hr -Salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Softtek Software Engineer III interview:
  • Windows Server
  • Shell Scripting
  • Cloud Computing
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • SQL Server
  • advance troubleshooting
  • Networking Skills
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I really loved the all the process.
Even thing went very smooth and Hr was very communicative and helpful.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Keshav Memorial Institute of Technology, Nalgonda and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude and techical

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. SQL queries and coding questions on java
  • Q2. Oops topic and puzzles
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It had normal quants questions. Those questions were reasonably tough and not too irrelevant. It also contained Java technical MCQs, Linux commands.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

There were 3 coding questions conducted on a purchased platform. 1 question was related to strings. Another one related to Linked list (DS). Other one was a complex problem.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Related to HTML, CSS
  • Q2. A problem to solve using recursion
  • Q3. Linked list reversal - problem solving
  • Q4. Garbage collector in java
  • Ans. 

    Garbage collector in Java is responsible for automatically managing memory by reclaiming unused objects.

    • Garbage collector runs in the background to reclaim memory from objects that are no longer in use.

    • It helps prevent memory leaks and optimize memory usage.

    • Examples of garbage collectors in Java include Serial, Parallel, CMS, and G1.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Final keyword, finally block, finalize method
  • Q6. SQL query - problem solving
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. A panel of 5 members questioned me regarding OOPS designing, my project related questions, puzzles
  • Q2. Questions regarding normalization
  • Q3. An extempore on a given topic
  • Q4. General personal HR questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be careful in whatever you speak. Be precise and clear. Accept if you don't know the answer for the question, after all its their valuable time which we can't waste by bluffing.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Write a program Binary Search?
  • Ans. 

    Binary search is a divide and conquer algorithm that efficiently finds the target value within a sorted array.

    • Start by defining the low and high indices of the array.

    • Calculate the middle index and compare the target value with the middle element.

    • If the target value is less than the middle element, search the left subarray. If greater, search the right subarray.

    • Repeat the process until the target value is found or the s

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What isCICD flow?
  • Ans. 

    CI/CD flow stands for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment flow, which is a software development practice where code changes are automatically built, tested, and deployed.

    • CI/CD flow involves automating the process of integrating code changes into a shared repository, running automated tests, and deploying the changes to production.

    • Continuous Integration (CI) focuses on automating the build and testing of code c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to handle Enum feature?
  • Ans. 

    Enums are a feature in programming languages that allow you to define a set of named constants.

    • Enums can be used to improve code readability by giving meaningful names to values

    • Enums can be used in switch statements to handle different cases

    • Enums can have associated values or raw values for more flexibility

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Singleton handles the Syncronized ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, Singleton handles synchronization by ensuring only one instance of a class is created and providing global access to that instance.

    • Singleton pattern restricts the instantiation of a class to one object.

    • It provides a global point of access to the instance.

    • Synchronization can be implemented in the Singleton pattern to ensure thread safety.

    • Example: Singleton pattern is commonly used in database connections to ensure

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are external Libraries are used in project?
  • Ans. 

    External libraries are pre-written code that can be imported and used in a project to provide additional functionality.

    • External libraries help in reducing development time by providing ready-made solutions for common tasks.

    • Examples include React for front-end development, NumPy for scientific computing in Python, and Retrofit for making network calls in Android apps.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About position said for
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What's the best hosting service
  • Ans. 

    The best hosting service depends on individual needs and preferences.

    • Consider factors like uptime, customer support, pricing, and scalability

    • Popular hosting services include AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Bluehost, and SiteGround

    • Read reviews and compare features before making a decision

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Aws is the best hosting

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

Code pairing and technical discussions in Java and Springboot

Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why do you want to join?

F5 Networks Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in F5 Networks Software Engineer III interview?
F5 Networks interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the F5 Networks interview process are Technical, Coding Test and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for F5 Networks Software Engineer III 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 F5 Networks. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at F5 Networks expect are Python, Linux, C++, HTTP and Networking.
What are the top questions asked in F5 Networks Software Engineer III interview?

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