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Updated 11 Apr 2025

Top HCLTech Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Which BGP path attributes are used to manipulate the ingress traffic and how traffic is transit from one AS to another AS via 3rd AS?
  • Q2. What is VTep? Explain the VLan data encapsulated with VXLAN header and fields used in it?
  • Q3. What is VSL in Vss, explain the mechanism and role in VSS?
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Lead Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 24 Sep 2024

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Lead Engineer with a passion for problem-solving and team collaboration.

    • Over 8 years of experience in software development and engineering

    • Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of successfully leading teams to project completion

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

    • Excellent communication skills, able to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to no

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain previous project
  • Ans. 

    Designed and implemented a cloud-based data analytics platform for a large e-commerce company.

    • Led a team of 10 engineers in developing the platform from scratch

    • Utilized AWS services such as S3, EC2, and Redshift for data storage and processing

    • Implemented real-time data processing using Apache Kafka and Spark

    • Designed a user-friendly dashboard for data visualization using Tableau

    • Successfully reduced data processing time

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discursion
  • Q2. Joining and onboarding

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - nothing i will wait join this for company

Lead Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Mar 2025

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Related to ur work
  • Q2. Related to ur previous work
  • Q3. Related to ur skillset

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They are having walkin every year, they might offer you high pay and HR are very bad in communication don't expect anything from them, waste. Consider their offers in your own risk.

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Lead Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Aug 2024

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

I appeared for an interview before Aug 2023.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. STATISTICAL PRocess control
  • Q2. Measurement system analysis
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discusion
  • Q2. Background verification
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Has 50 questions (mcqs)
48-49 is benchmark to pass.
All questions are trivial questions on programming language.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tricky logical questions are asked For example how many matches will occur in 20 cricket teams if each match is a knock out. Questions can varry differently, some are more mathematical some are just reaso...
  • Q2. How many matches will occur if there are 20 teams and each match is knock out match.
  • Ans. 

    There will be 19 matches in total in a knock out tournament with 20 teams.

    • In a knock out tournament, each match eliminates one team.

    • To determine the number of matches, subtract 1 from the total number of teams.

    • For 20 teams, there will be 20 - 1 = 19 matches.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How many handshakes will be there in a party with 30 members , everyone is required to handshake every person, no repeat handshakes will be there.
  • Ans. 

    The number of handshakes in a party with 30 members where each person shakes hands with every other person once.

    • Calculate the total number of handshakes using the formula n(n-1)/2, where n is the number of people.

    • Substitute n=30 in the formula to get the total number of handshakes.

    • Total handshakes = 30(30-1)/2 = 435 handshakes.

  • Answered by AI

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Lead Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 10 Aug 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. CAE abaqus basics
  • Q2. Abaqus technical question

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Lead Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Aug 2024

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Duration was 45 mins. Topics was related to my work.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Duration 1hr. Please prepare well for your coding session. Make sure you master your technology. Because people who take it are highly skilled and they will easily find out withing minutes of discussion.

Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

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

    I am looking for a competitive salary that reflects my experience and skills in the industry.

    • Research industry standards for Lead Engineer salaries

    • Consider the cost of living in the area where the job is located

    • Factor in your years of experience and level of expertise

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on the overall compensation package offered

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How was the interview ?
  • Q3. What is you goal ?
  • Ans. 

    My goal is to lead a team of engineers to successfully deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

    • Lead a team of engineers to collaborate effectively and efficiently

    • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

    • Maintain high quality standards in project deliverables

    • Continuously improve team performance and skills through mentorship and training

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please prepare very well. Revise all the basics also.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Sep 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Questions on 5G and Optimization knowledge
  • Q2. LTE Call flow and architecture
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Expected pay and location
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Testing both Automation and Manual

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. VR testing how its done and what is the future
  • Ans. 

    VR testing involves creating virtual environments to test software and hardware performance. The future of VR testing includes advancements in realism and automation.

    • VR testing involves creating virtual environments to simulate real-world scenarios for testing software and hardware performance.

    • Testers use VR headsets and controllers to interact with the virtual environment and identify any issues or bugs.

    • The future of ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. AR testing related questions
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Management related questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Lead Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Oct 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2022. 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 

Problem related to ds and algorithms

Round 3 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Project specific deep dived on internal of project
  • Q2. How to handle the customized exception
  • Ans. 

    Customized exceptions can be handled by creating a custom exception class and handling it using try-catch blocks.

    • Create a custom exception class that extends the Exception class

    • Throw the custom exception using the throw keyword

    • Handle the custom exception using try-catch blocks

    • Provide meaningful error messages in the custom exception class

    • Use logging to track the occurrence of the custom exception

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Internal working of hash map
  • Ans. 

    A hash map is a data structure that stores key-value pairs using a hash function to map keys to indices in an array.

    • Hash function is used to generate an index for the key in the array

    • Collisions can occur when two keys map to the same index

    • Collision resolution techniques include chaining and open addressing

    • HashMap in Java is an implementation of a hash map

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Code based snipet for stream api which includes grouping by Example extract the no of employee on the basis of gender from the employee list

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for HCLTech Lead Engineer interview:
  • Ds algorithm
  • Collections
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for da and algorithms concept and practice the standard problems

Skills evaluated in this interview

Lead Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Saravana Jayaraman

posted on 21 Apr 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Design Test 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Cad test was conducted for casting components
  • Q2. Piston model was provided
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Gd&t, About myself, Casting allowance, casting types, sheet metal basics
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Current ctc, expected ctc

HCLTech Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HCLTech Lead Engineer interview for experienced candidates?
HCLTech interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HCLTech interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for HCLTech Lead Engineer interview for experienced candidates?
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 Embedded C, Medical Devices, New Product Development, C++ and Cloud.
What are the top questions asked in HCLTech Lead Engineer interview for experienced candidates?

Some of the top questions asked at the HCLTech Lead Engineer interview for experienced candidates -

  1. Which BGP path attributes are used to manipulate the ingress traffic and how tr...read more
  2. What is VTep? Explain the VLan data encapsulated with VXLAN header and fields u...read more
  3. What is VSL in Vss, explain the mechanism and role in VS...read more
How long is the HCLTech Lead Engineer interview process?

The duration of HCLTech Lead Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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HCLTech Interview Process

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5 Interview rounds

  • Technical Round - 1
  • Technical Round - 2
  • HR Round - 1
  • HR Round - 2
  • Personal Interview1 Round
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