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HCLTech Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 20 Jan 2025

Top HCLTech Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Nth Fibonacci Number Nth term of Fibonacci series F(n), where F(n) is a function, is calculated using the following formula - F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2), Where, F(1) = F(2) = ...read more
  • Q2. Reverse the array Given an array with N elements, the task is to reverse all the array elements and print the reversed array. Input Format: The first line contains an int ...read more
  • Q3. Why you choose Machine Learning (during Workshop) ?
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HCLTech Software Engineer Interview Experiences

298 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via campus placement at Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore and was interviewed before Aug 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 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked Guidewire questions, like entity model changes etc
  • Q2. Product model changes, Batch process
  • Q3. Running a webservice
  • Ans. 

    Running a webservice involves deploying the service on a server and ensuring it is accessible to clients.

    • Choose a web server software like Apache or Nginx to host the webservice

    • Deploy the service on a server with sufficient resources and bandwidth

    • Configure the server to listen on the appropriate port for incoming requests

    • Monitor the server for performance issues and scale as needed

    • Use tools like Postman or curl to test

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary, strength and weakness

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Dec 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.
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Sorting programs ? 2 questions and Core java questions.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is actuator ?
  • Ans. 

    An actuator is a device that converts electrical signals into physical motion or force.

    • Actuators are commonly used in various systems to control and manipulate physical processes.

    • They can be found in robotics, automotive systems, HVAC systems, and many other applications.

    • Examples of actuators include electric motors, solenoids, hydraulic cylinders, and pneumatic valves.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years ?

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

JAVA , SQL, DBMS, python and overall

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

AI related topics and current situation topics

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self and salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for HCLTech Software Engineer interview:
  • Python
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to prepare well and try it

I applied via Newspaper Ad and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First round is obviously an aptitude round for many IT companies and I have went through the same. There were quantitative reasoning, verbal ability and qualitative reasoning. The duration of that test was about 45 minutes and I received m login credentials via mail only.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Round 2 was a MCQ based technical assessment in which I got some questions based on pseudo code, technical questions , algorithms and puzzle based. The timings were about 30 minutes and I received this mai...
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. My round 3 was an HR and technical interview mixed for about 15 minutes in which they asked questions from technical as well as my own interests for the company.
  • Q2. Brief me about yourself? What is your working language? What have you done in 4th year project? Will you be able to relocate and shift changing? There were basic questions from my core subjects in technica...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My suggestion to every job seeker is just to focus on the basics of all the subjects which you have covered in your graduation.
Remain confident in order to express your thoughts.
Be fluent with communication.
Try to explain using the facts with your life experiences.
Must read the job description and about the company before you go for an interview.
Try to impress with the introduction part because your entire interview will conduct with this only.

HCLTech interview questions for designations

 Senior Software Engineer

 (109)

 Associate Software Engineer

 (16)

 Software Development Engineer

 (9)

 Embedded Software Engineer

 (8)

 Software Testing Engineer

 (7)

 Software Engineer Trainee

 (6)

 Lead Software Engineer

 (3)

 Junior Software Engineer

 (2)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Nov 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

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 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General aptitude
  • Q2. Coding involves basic logic, sorting, searching.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic intro and salary negotiations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go for wipro, tcs, info if you can because there is option of giving test and getting into good tech projects.

Get interview-ready with Top HCLTech Interview Questions

I applied via AmbitionBox

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are you biggest weakness?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Online interview will be conducted please
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oops, Collections, Threads, Maps

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just brush-up all oops, collections and java 8 features

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in May 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself? Basics questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have a planned, authentic response. Talk about how you're looking for a new challenge in your career, learning a new industry or focus area, or needing to find a new job because you're relocating—those are honest, relatable answers. You say: “I feel as though I'm ready for another stage in my career.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. . NET related questions
  • Ans. I'm brief explanation for technical team
  • Answered Anonymously
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Oops concepts in . NET and SQL
  • Ans. 

    Oops concepts are applicable in both .NET and SQL for better code organization and maintenance.

    • Encapsulation: Hiding implementation details and exposing only necessary information.

    • Inheritance: Reusing code and creating a hierarchy of classes.

    • Polymorphism: Using a single interface to represent multiple types of objects.

    • Abstraction: Focusing on essential features and ignoring implementation details.

    • Examples in .NET: Abst...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hr discussion and verify my background details

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Please learn about .NET related questions SQL database also

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via AmbitionBox and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Be truthful in your resume. It is very easy to catch false or lies during the interview by asking basic questions.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

C, HTML Aptitude Test

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for HCLTech Software Engineer interview:
  • HTML
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This platform very usefull .They are easy find the job

HCLTech Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in HCLTech Software Engineer interview?
HCLTech interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the HCLTech interview process are Technical, HR and Coding Test.
How to prepare for HCLTech Software 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 Software Engineering, C++, Java, Oracle and PLSQL.
What are the top questions asked in HCLTech Software Engineer interview?

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

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How long is the HCLTech Software Engineer interview process?

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

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HCLTech Software Engineer Interview Process

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  • HR Round
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