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Updated 7 Nov 2021

HARMAN Senior Principal Engineer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. C++ stl libraries, lamdba functions, Projects which you have worked on in depth .Multithreading, semaphore, mutex
  • Q2. Soft skills - Techno managerial round .

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident in whatever you answer. Do not fake if you don't know the answers.

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I applied via LinkedIn

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 - Aptitude Test 

It’s an aptitude tea round you should be careful

Round 3 - Coding Test 

It good to have a coding test with best programs

Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. A good technical analysis interview is good to have How many questions you ask me
  • Q2. How many questions you ask me junk fellow

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nothing much be brave and attempt multiple times so you can reach ur goals
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Experience n projects
  • Ans. 

    I have over 10 years of experience working on various projects in the field of engineering.

    • Led a team in designing and implementing a new software system for a major tech company

    • Managed a project to upgrade manufacturing processes, resulting in a 20% increase in efficiency

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop a new product from concept to launch

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. C based questions and ds
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Experience based technical questions
  • Q2. C and data structure

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Not recommend to anyone but depends on team which we join. I joined worst team hvac firmware

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Checked the basics, covered the tech-stack listed in my resume

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Dell Senior Principal Engineer interview:
  • System Design
  • Databases
  • Python
  • CI/CD
  • Java
  • Data Structures
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It depends on which Org in dell you interview with.
Interviews with Dell Digital, Dell Managed services etc are quite mediocre. If you know the basics you will do just fine
The Dell EMC ones will test you out.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Technical round with simple DSA question

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Technical round with Hiring manager

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why would wanted to join carrier
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about advancing technology and contributing to a leading company in the industry.

    • Exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects

    • Chance to collaborate with talented professionals

    • Desire to make a significant impact in the industry

    • Opportunity for career growth and development

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I had interviewed in Carrier and cleared all the rounds, In the final round of HR discussion HR agreed to give market standard hike but after the call end when i follow up with the HR she said only increase by 5-10%.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Binary Tree Inorder traversal
  • Ans. 

    Inorder traversal of a binary tree visits nodes in the order of left, root, right.

    • Start at the root node

    • Recursively traverse the left subtree

    • Visit the current node

    • Recursively traverse the right subtree

    • Repeat until all nodes are visited

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Sum of two distinct numbers
  • Ans. 

    To find the sum of two distinct numbers, simply add the two numbers together.

    • Add the two distinct numbers together to get the sum.

    • Make sure the numbers are different from each other to ensure they are distinct.

    • For example, the sum of 3 and 5 is 8.

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic oops concept, problem solving either using java or python.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easiest interview i have ever seen in any product base company. Remember, nobody knows everything, be well prepared, focused.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How application CICD works?
  • Ans. 

    CICD stands for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment, a process that automates the building, testing, and deployment of applications.

    • CICD involves automating the process of integrating code changes, testing them, and deploying them to production.

    • It typically includes stages like code commit, build, test, and deployment.

    • Tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and CircleCI are commonly used for CICD pipelines.

    • CICD help...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Problem solving and Scripting for string concatenation

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How do you handle critical application incident?
  • Ans. 

    I handle critical application incidents by following a structured incident response process.

    • Quickly assess the severity and impact of the incident

    • Notify relevant stakeholders and form an incident response team

    • Identify the root cause of the issue and implement a temporary fix if needed

    • Communicate updates and progress to stakeholders regularly

    • Conduct a post-incident review to learn from the incident and prevent future oc

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectation ?
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for a competitive salary based on my experience, skills, and the responsibilities of the role.

    • Research industry standards for Principal Software Engineer salaries

    • Consider my years of experience and expertise in the field

    • Factor in the cost of living in the location of the job

    • Negotiate based on additional benefits such as bonuses, stock options, or remote work opportunities

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just keep the basics clear.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic javascript and framework related questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Deep structural based questions / architecture level questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding the last experience

I applied via LinkedIn

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It’s an aptitude tea round you should be careful

Round 3 - Coding Test 

It good to have a coding test with best programs

Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. A good technical analysis interview is good to have How many questions you ask me
  • Q2. How many questions you ask me junk fellow

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Nothing much be brave and attempt multiple times so you can reach ur goals

HARMAN Interview FAQs

How to prepare for HARMAN Senior Principal 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 HARMAN. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HARMAN expect are Automation, Claims, Staffing, Due Diligence and C++.
What are the top questions asked in HARMAN Senior Principal Engineer interview?

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