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HCLTech Firmware Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 25 Dec 2022

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1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

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 

There were questions covering all the topic of the aptitude sections, prepare well

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Hacker Rank was used as a coding platform consisting of 15 questions

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hardware knowledge tested
Round 5 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Software Knowledge tested basically command over language
Round 6 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal HR questions with GD

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - PREPARE WELL BE CONFIDENT OF KNOWLEDGE BE HONES. ALL THE BEST

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

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 - Coding Test 

Basics like converting decimal number to binary.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Role in the projects handled.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear on your basics of Embedded.
C/C++ any will work.
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is basic of c
  • Ans. 

    Basics of C include syntax, data types, variables, functions, and control structures.

    • C is a procedural programming language

    • Variables must be declared before use

    • Functions are blocks of code that perform a specific task

    • Control structures include if-else, loops, and switch-case

    • Data types in C include int, float, char, etc.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is basic of embedded
  • Ans. 

    Embedded systems are specialized computing systems designed to perform specific tasks within a larger system.

    • Embedded systems are typically designed to be small, efficient, and reliable.

    • They often have limited resources such as memory, processing power, and energy.

    • Examples of embedded systems include microcontrollers in household appliances, automotive control systems, and industrial automation.

    • Embedded software is spe...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is basic of contoller
  • Ans. 

    The basic of a controller is to manage and regulate the operation of a system or device.

    • Controllers receive input signals and process them to generate output signals.

    • They can be programmed to perform specific tasks or functions.

    • Examples include microcontrollers, PLCs, and PID controllers.

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Compilation process in c
  • Ans. 

    Compilation process in C involves preprocessing, compiling, assembling, and linking.

    • Preprocessing: Includes header files, macro expansions, and conditional compilation.

    • Compiling: Translates source code to assembly code specific to the target architecture.

    • Assembling: Converts assembly code to machine code in object files.

    • Linking: Combines object files and libraries to generate an executable file.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write a function pointer syntax?
  • Ans. 

    Function pointer syntax allows for storing the address of a function in a pointer variable.

    • Syntax: return_type (*pointer_name)(parameters)

    • Example: void (*funcPtr)(int) = &someFunction;

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Discussion on current project?
  • Q4. Reverse the string?
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given string

    • Use a loop to iterate through the characters of the string

    • Swap the characters from start to end of the string

    • Continue swapping until reaching the middle of the string

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Set , clear and toggle the bit
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mostly salary discussion
  • Q2. Tell about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for TCS Embedded Firmware Engineer interview:
  • Embedded C
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare it well.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Volatile keyword
  • Q2. Project specific
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectations
  • Q2. Reason for job change
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

C basics , data structure, logical questions.
, pointers

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Polymorphism code?
  • Q2. Ho can you start a sequences
  • Ans. 

    To start a sequence, you need to define the sequence type, specify the starting value, and set the increment or decrement value.

    • Define the sequence type: arithmetic, geometric, or custom

    • Specify the starting value of the sequence

    • Set the increment or decrement value for arithmetic or geometric sequences

    • For custom sequences, define the sequence pattern or rule

    • Examples: Arithmetic sequence starting from 1 with an increment...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is abstract class? Some basic sc and UVM questions
  • Q4. Question over mentioned projects?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basic more an analogy with code

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Percentage, speed, series, logical abulity, differnces

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. C programs, protocols, Embedded C, pointers
  • Q2. Strings swapping nibbles using c
  • Ans. 

    Swapping nibbles of strings in C

    • Use bitwise operations to swap the nibbles of each character in the string

    • Iterate through each character in the string and swap the nibbles

    • Ensure to handle edge cases like strings with odd length or non-hex characters

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. I2c, can, spi, uart
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Normal hr questions
  • Q2. Self, company details

Skills evaluated in this interview

Embedded Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Infosys user image Vishnupriya Thamilarasan

posted on 1 May 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Very basic c questions like an array

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Mainly focused on basics of c language Stack program
  • Q2. Compilation stages , function

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through the basic c fundamentals well and do practice with program like palindrome etc

HCLTech Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HCLTech Firmware Developer interview?
HCLTech interview process usually has 6 rounds. The most common rounds in the HCLTech interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for HCLTech Firmware Developer 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 HCLTech. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at HCLTech expect are C, Device Drivers, Firmware, Firmware Development and I2C.
What are the top questions asked in HCLTech Firmware Developer interview?

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