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Updated 10 Jun 2024

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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 10 Jun 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How team works in your project?

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Questions Regarding My Background & Experience.
Round 2 - Assignment 

Ruby Assignment

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion regarding the submitted assignment, pair programming followed by some technical questions regarding APIs, Architecture, etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview difficulty is moderate

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

MCQ - Logical, AWS, SQL, Python

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Python questions, SQL questions, AWS Questions, Previous project discussion, Day to day responsibilities etc.
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System design, APIs, projects, products etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Gartner Software Engineer interview:
  • Geeks for geeks
  • Blogs
  • Leetcode
  • Youtube
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice your basic coding skills and give thorough view to scan your resume and learn about almost every skill you have mentioned in your resume.

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I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Project related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was just an aptitude test.It contains 3 sections verbal,quant and technical

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: It was just an aptitude test.It contains 3 sections verbal,quant and technical

College Name: Mitcoe

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Project related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a general aptitude test with 3 sections quant,verbal and technical
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: It was a technical + hr round. 5 candidates at a time. Panel consits of 2 people 1 hr and 1 technical.Both of them ask each candidates few questions

Skills: Java Programming
College Name: Mitcoe

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with experience in developing web applications and a strong background in computer science.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React

    • Strong background in computer science with knowledge of data structures and algorithms

    • Familiar with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Concentrate more on verbal especially vocabulary.
Talking about quant be more thorough about logarithmic problems,pipes,trains.
Coming to logical pretty easy n straight but don't rush
Total Questions: 60

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Concentrate more on verbal especially vocabulary.
Talking about quant be more thorough about logarithmic problems,pipes,trains.
Coming to logical pretty easy n straight but don't rush
Tips: Try not to contradict on your statement anywhere.Be confident and aware about your statements

College Name: BMS College Of Engineering, Bangalore

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Introduction
  • Q2. Talk About your passion and what you have done to achive it
  • Ans. 

    My passion is coding and I have pursued it by completing coding projects, attending coding bootcamps, and continuously learning new technologies.

    • Completed coding projects in various programming languages

    • Attended coding bootcamps to enhance skills

    • Continuously learning new technologies to stay updated

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write a short code in java or C
  • Ans. 

    Code to find the factorial of a number

    • Use a loop to multiply the number with all the numbers below it

    • Handle the case when the number is 0 or 1 separately

    • Use long data type to handle large factorials

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Logical questions
  • Q5. Talk on a topic given
  • Ans. 

    Topic: Importance of version control in software development

    • Version control helps in tracking changes made to code

    • It allows multiple developers to work on the same codebase without conflicts

    • It helps in reverting to previous versions of code in case of errors

    • Examples of version control systems include Git, SVN, and Mercurial

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. General questions like marks,your project and performance in academics

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Tips: Refer R.S.Agrawal and CAT and GATE books for english
Duration: 1 hour

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The GD starts by declaring a topic and giving you 8 minutes to think rest 22 minutes to speak, so there was heated discuss on topic however i was lucky to have good and mannered crowd in GD,i spoke 2 points brief and to the point and concluded.
Tips: Topics are like zero,black,indian education system,use of WhatsApp boon or curse..etc
Stay focused on topic and add relevant point also maintain your calm and think before you speak remember its a GD not a debate.
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Tips: Prepare well for what to speak on topics like project,passion and your introduction.
Also practice coding.

Skills: Logical Thinking, Proficiency In English, Technical Understanding
College Name: Smt. Kashibai Navale College Of Engineering

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with experience in developing web applications and a strong background in computer science.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React

    • Strong background in computer science with knowledge in algorithms and data structures

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • Team player with excellent communication a

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to join a software company when you have studied biotechnology?
  • Ans. 

    I have a passion for technology and programming, and I believe my skills in biotechnology can be applied in the software industry.

    • I have a strong interest in technology and programming, and I enjoy working with computers and software.

    • I believe that my background in biotechnology has equipped me with problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and analytical thinking that are valuable in software development.

    • I am excit...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How can you contribute to the company?
  • Ans. 

    I can contribute to the company by leveraging my technical skills and experience to develop high-quality software solutions.

    • I have a strong background in software development, including proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++.

    • I have experience working on various projects, from web applications to mobile apps, and can adapt to different technologies and frameworks.

    • I am a quick learner...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are your location preferences?
  • Ans. 

    I am open to working in various locations based on the job opportunity.

    • Open to relocation for the right opportunity

    • Prefer locations with good tech industry presence

    • Interested in both urban and suburban settings

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Are you comfortable with night shifts?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am comfortable with night shifts as I have prior experience working during those hours.

    • I have previous experience working night shifts in my previous job.

    • I am able to adjust my sleep schedule accordingly to accommodate night shifts.

    • I understand the importance of being alert and focused during night shifts to ensure optimal performance.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: When the interviewer asked me if I was comfortable with the flexible working hours I was a little confused. I said a clear 'No' stating that the my parents would not be comfortable traveling at night considering the women safety in the country. The interviewer couldn't believe that I had refused to their terms. He ensured me that Accenture is concerned about the safety n take various measures to ensure it. I think he liked my confidence and selected me.
Tips: Practice the questions ( e.g.: why IT from biotech) so you sound confident.


College Name: VIT Vellore

I was interviewed before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

9 Questions

  • Q1. What is object oriented programming?
  • Ans. 

    Object oriented programming is a programming paradigm that uses objects to represent and manipulate data.

    • It focuses on encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

    • Encapsulation hides the implementation details of an object from the outside world.

    • Inheritance allows a class to inherit properties and methods from another class.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as if they were of the same clas...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a code in C language such that output will be of Triangle shape.
  • Ans. 

    The code will print a triangle shape using asterisks (*) in C language.

    • Use nested loops to print the required number of asterisks in each row.

    • The number of rows and the pattern can be adjusted by changing the loop conditions.

    • Start with a single asterisk in the first row and increment the number of asterisks in each subsequent row.

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

    Polymorphism is the ability of an object to take on many forms.

    • Polymorphism allows objects of different classes to be treated as if they are of the same class.

    • It is achieved through method overriding and method overloading.

    • Example: A parent class Animal can have child classes like Dog, Cat, and Bird. All these child classes can have a method called 'makeSound', but each class can implement it differently.

    • Polymorphism m

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is inheritance?
  • Ans. 

    Inheritance is a mechanism in object-oriented programming where a new class is created by inheriting properties of an existing class.

    • Inheritance allows code reusability and saves time and effort in writing new code.

    • The existing class is called the parent or base class, and the new class is called the child or derived class.

    • The child class inherits all the properties and methods of the parent class and can also add its ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with experience in developing web applications using various technologies.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React and Angular

    • Proficient in backend development with Node.js and databases like MySQL and MongoDB

    • Familiar with version control systems like Git and deployment tools like Docker

    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What do you know about the company.
  • Ans. 

    The company is a leading software development firm specializing in creating innovative solutions for various industries.

    • Specializes in creating innovative software solutions

    • Works with clients from various industries

    • Known for high-quality and reliable products

    • Has a strong team of software engineers and developers

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Tell me how you will handle a difficult co-worker
  • Ans. 

    I would address the issue directly and professionally, seeking to understand their perspective and find a resolution.

    • Communicate openly and honestly with the co-worker to address any concerns or conflicts

    • Listen actively to their perspective and try to understand their point of view

    • Seek to find common ground and work towards a mutually beneficial solution

    • If necessary, involve a mediator or supervisor to help facilitate

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Can you explain any situation in your life where you resolved a conflict
  • Ans. 

    Resolved conflict by mediating between two team members with differing opinions

    • Listened to both sides of the argument without taking sides

    • Facilitated a calm and respectful discussion between the team members

    • Helped them find common ground and reach a compromise

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Will you be willing to work at any time ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to work at any time to ensure the success of the project.

    • I am committed to meeting project deadlines and will work as needed to achieve them.

    • I understand the importance of flexibility in the software engineering field and am willing to adjust my schedule accordingly.

    • I have experience working on projects with tight deadlines and am comfortable working outside of regular business hours if necessary.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It is a complex hiring process but skills in various areas are tested. But overall interview was easy.
Tips: Be strong with all basics.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It is a complex hiring process but skills in various areas are tested. But overall interview was easy.
Tips: Be strong with all basics.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It is a very good experience with HR and here managerial skills are tested.
Tips: Be yourself and be confident.

Skills: Technical Skill, Communication, Behavioural skills, Managerial skills
College Name: VIT Chennai

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Questions were asked to check my technical knowledge
  • Q2. Questions on my projects
  • Q3. Questions to cross check technical skill sets
  • Q4. How do you manage the budget of your projects?
  • Ans. 

    I prioritize and allocate resources based on project needs and track expenses to ensure adherence to budget.

    • Identify project requirements and allocate resources accordingly

    • Track expenses and adjust budget as needed

    • Communicate with stakeholders to ensure budget adherence

    • Use project management tools to monitor budget

    • Prioritize spending based on project goals and objectives

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Why do you want to work with Accenture?
  • Ans. 

    I want to work with Accenture because of their reputation for innovation, diverse projects, and opportunities for growth.

    • Accenture is known for their cutting-edge technology solutions and innovative projects.

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining valuable experience.

    • Accenture offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, which aligns with my va

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Do you mind working outside Mumbai?
  • Ans. 

    I am open to working outside Mumbai depending on the opportunity and location.

    • I am open to exploring new opportunities in different cities.

    • I am willing to relocate for the right job.

    • I have previously worked in different cities and enjoyed the experience.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Few C programming logics were asked. Just to check my logical thinking. Then questions related to my resume were asked ( e.g projects done). I had mentioned few projects which I did in my engineering years.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: This interview was more about my working ethics than technical skill sets.

Skills: Communication And Confidence, English, Technical Skill, HR Skills, Behavioural Skills
College Name: K. J. Somaiya Institute Of Engineering And Information Technology
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Gartner interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Gartner interview process are Technical, Behavioral and Coding Test.
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