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HCLTech Lead Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 20 Feb 2025

Top HCLTech Lead Engineer 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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HCLTech Lead Engineer Interview Experiences

158 interviews found

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

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.

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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

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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

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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

Lead Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Jun 2024

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Different between fetch and axios
  • Ans. 

    Fetch is a built-in web API in JavaScript for making HTTP requests, while Axios is a popular third-party library for the same purpose.

    • Fetch is built into the browser, while Axios is a standalone library.

    • Axios has built-in support for handling request and response interceptors.

    • Fetch uses Promises for handling responses, while Axios uses Promises as well but also supports async/await syntax.

    • Axios has better error handlin

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Describe MVC in Rails
  • Ans. 

    MVC in Rails is a software design pattern that separates the application into three main components: Model, View, and Controller.

    • Model: Represents the data and business logic of the application

    • View: Represents the user interface of the application

    • Controller: Handles user input, interacts with the model, and updates the view

    • Example: In a Rails application, a User model would handle user data, a Profile view would displa...

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Lead Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Vikram Thorat

posted on 20 Jul 2023

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 3 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Some technical questions on C, linux and data structure

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Linked list, memory allocation, data types.
  • Q2. Oops concept, encapsulation, Template, STL

Lead Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 28 Feb 2024

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

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Stress Strain diagram for steel and aluminium
  • Ans. 

    Stress strain diagrams show the relationship between stress and strain in materials like steel and aluminum.

    • Stress strain diagrams for steel typically show a linear elastic region followed by a plastic region before failure.

    • Aluminum stress strain diagrams may exhibit more ductility compared to steel.

    • The ultimate tensile strength and yield strength can be determined from these diagrams for both materials.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Sheet metal selection criteria, things to be considered for sheet metal design
  • Q3. Questios about previous experience and projects
  • Q4. Geometric dimensions and tolerance
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

No coding test. Only technical interviews

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectation
  • Q2. Previous experience

HCLTech Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HCLTech Lead Engineer interview?
HCLTech interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HCLTech interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for HCLTech Lead 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 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?

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

  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 Lead Engineer Interview Process

based on 112 interviews

5 Interview rounds

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