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Hewlett Packard Enterprise System Software Engineer Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 23 Jun 2023

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between Microprocessor and Micro-controller
  • Ans. 

    Microprocessor is a CPU on a single chip while Micro-controller is a CPU with integrated memory and peripherals.

    • Microprocessor is used in general-purpose computing while Micro-controller is used in embedded systems.

    • Microprocessor requires external memory and peripherals while Micro-controller has them integrated.

    • Examples of Microprocessors are Intel Pentium, AMD Ryzen while examples of Micro-controllers are Arduino, Ra...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Describe I2C fundamentals
  • Ans. 

    I2C is a serial communication protocol used to connect multiple devices with two wires.

    • I2C stands for Inter-Integrated Circuit

    • It uses two wires - SDA (Serial Data) and SCL (Serial Clock)

    • It supports multiple devices on the same bus using unique addresses

    • It operates in master-slave mode where the master initiates the communication

    • It uses ACK/NACK signals to confirm successful data transmission

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between GPOS and RTOS
  • Ans. 

    GPOS is a general-purpose operating system while RTOS is a real-time operating system.

    • GPOS is designed to handle a wide range of applications while RTOS is designed to handle time-critical applications.

    • GPOS has a higher latency and lower determinism compared to RTOS.

    • RTOS has a smaller footprint and faster response time compared to GPOS.

    • Examples of GPOS include Windows, Linux, and macOS while examples of RTOS include Fr

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Describe bootup sequence
  • Ans. 

    Bootup sequence is the process of starting up a computer system.

    • Power on self-test (POST) is performed

    • BIOS is loaded and executed

    • Bootloader is loaded and executed

    • Operating system kernel is loaded and executed

    • Device drivers are loaded and initialized

    • User login prompt is displayed

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How will you select a particular hardware / vendor for a system
  • Ans. 

    Hardware selection depends on system requirements, vendor reputation, and cost.

    • Identify system requirements and ensure hardware compatibility

    • Research vendor reputation and reliability

    • Consider cost and budget constraints

    • Evaluate vendor support and maintenance options

    • Compare hardware specifications and features

    • Consider future scalability and upgrade options

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for answering qns on debugging different types of bugs encountered in embedded systems. Difficult to answer unless you have done actual hands-on debugging on embedded systems

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 Dec 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Coding Test 

Basic coding easy/medium level, having a decent understanding of oops and practicing will help

Round 3 - Coding Test 

A scenario case about buy/selling and maintaining tokens related to it , needs basic understanding of oops

Round 4 - Case Study 

Discussion on projects and how to handle certain scenario if changes suggested were made

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have basics coding practices in place and know the ins and outs of the projects worked on, the flaws and how it could have been handled better.

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I applied via campus placement at National Institute of Engineering (NIE) and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 coding questions, dsa mcq computer networks operating system mcq

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Implement queue using linksd list
  • Ans. 

    Queue can be implemented using linked list by maintaining head and tail pointers.

    • Create a node structure with data and next pointer

    • Maintain head and tail pointers to keep track of front and rear of queue

    • Enqueue by adding node at tail and dequeue by removing node from head

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Print 1 to n using recursion
  • Ans. 

    Print 1 to n using recursion

    • Define a recursive function that takes n as input

    • Base case: if n is 1, print 1 and return

    • Recursive case: call the function with n-1 and print n

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice coding and read operating system

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via campus placement at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

There were 2 coding questions that were to be done in 40 minutes. Toggling between the questions was NOT allowed and there was 20 minutes timer for each question. The codes were of easy-medium difficulty level. Also, 50 MCQs of core CSE topics were asked which were to be completed in 60 minutes. The difficulty level was high.
Sectional cutoffs was there to qualify for the next round. Time to completion was also taken into account.

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. This round consisted of an in-depth discussion on C/Java, OS, and cloud computing. The discussion was also done on personal projects. The difficulty was of medium level. The round was of approx 40 minutes...
  • Q2. A coding question on merge sort was asked which had to be done in notepad.
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. This round consisted of an in-depth discussion on OS and computer networking questions. The discussion was also done on previous internship experiences. Also, some behavioral questions were asked. The dif...
  • Q2. A coding question on linked list was asked which had to be done in notepad.
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal HR questions were asked.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Hewlett Packard Enterprise System Software Engineer interview:
  • OS
  • Computer Networking
  • DSA
  • Cloud Computing
  • Linux
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Knowledge of core CSE fundamentals are very important and its also very crucial to explain the code well.

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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 Apr 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Write singleton class

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. What is science?
  • Ans. 

    Science is the systematic study of the natural world through observation and experimentation.

    • Science involves the use of the scientific method to test hypotheses and theories

    • It aims to explain natural phenomena and make predictions about future events

    • Examples of scientific fields include physics, biology, chemistry, and astronomy

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This interview is a majorly stress test .It lasted for about 1hour 10 minutes. The interviewer wants to test our communication skills and knowledge most of questions to me are related to my graduation. Interviewer recheck the resume to ensure that you are best for the posit6

I applied via campus placement at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune and was interviewed in Nov 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. What is slew rate?
  • Ans. 

    Slew rate is the rate at which an electrical signal changes over time.

    • Slew rate measures how quickly the voltage of a signal can change.

    • It is typically expressed in volts per microsecond (V/μs).

    • A high slew rate indicates a signal can change rapidly, while a low slew rate indicates a slower change.

    • Slew rate is important in applications where fast signal transitions are required, such as in amplifiers or digital circuits

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is oscillator?
  • Ans. 

    An oscillator is an electronic circuit that produces a periodic, oscillating electronic signal.

    • Oscillators are used in many electronic devices, such as radios, televisions, and computers.

    • They are also used in clocks, watches, and other timekeeping devices.

    • There are many different types of oscillators, including crystal oscillators, LC oscillators, and RC oscillators.

    • Oscillators can produce signals at a wide range of fr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is gain?
  • Ans. 

    Gain is the increase in signal power or amplitude produced by an amplifier or other electronic device.

    • Gain is a measure of amplification.

    • It is the ratio of output power to input power.

    • It can be expressed in decibels (dB).

    • For example, if an amplifier has a gain of 10, it will increase the input signal by a factor of 10.

    • Gain is an important parameter in designing and analyzing electronic circuits.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is flip-flop?
  • Ans. 

    A flip-flop is a digital circuit that can store a single bit of information.

    • It has two stable states: 0 and 1.

    • It can be used to store data, count pulses, and synchronize digital circuits.

    • Examples include D flip-flop, JK flip-flop, and T flip-flop.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is gsm?
  • Ans. 

    GSM stands for Global System for Mobile Communications, a standard for mobile communication networks.

    • GSM is a digital cellular network technology used for voice and data communication.

    • It was first introduced in 1991 and is now widely used in over 200 countries.

    • GSM uses a SIM card to identify and authenticate users on the network.

    • It operates on different frequency bands depending on the region.

    • GSM has been largely repla...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is hamming distance?
  • Ans. 

    Hamming distance is the number of positions at which the corresponding symbols are different between two strings of equal length.

    • Hamming distance is used in coding theory, information theory, and cryptography.

    • It is also used in DNA analysis to measure the genetic distance between two sequences.

    • For example, the Hamming distance between '10101' and '11100' is 2.

    • It can be calculated by comparing each symbol in the two str...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What is resonance?
  • Ans. 

    Resonance is the phenomenon of an object vibrating at its natural frequency due to the influence of an external force.

    • Resonance occurs when an object is subjected to an external force that matches its natural frequency.

    • This causes the object to vibrate with increasing amplitude.

    • Examples of resonance include a tuning fork vibrating when struck, a wine glass shattering due to a high-pitched sound, and a bridge collapsing...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What is digital communication?
  • Ans. 

    Digital communication is the transmission of information through digital signals.

    • Digital communication uses binary code to represent data.

    • It can be done through various mediums such as wires, fiber optics, or wireless signals.

    • Examples include email, text messaging, and video conferencing.

    • Digital communication allows for faster and more efficient transmission of information compared to analog communication.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Write a program to reverse a string?
  • Ans. 

    Program to reverse a string

    • Create an empty string to store the reversed string

    • Iterate through the original string from end to start

    • Append each character to the new string

    • Return the reversed string

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Write a program to print name?
  • Ans. 

    A program to print name using an array of strings.

    • Declare an array of strings with the name.

    • Assign the name to the array.

    • Loop through the array and print each string.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Tell me more about your rescue team?
  • Q12. Aptitude questions on ratio and proportion,mixture and allegation, Simple interest and common interest.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My interview went 1 hr and 15 min long.
for the first 45 min it was like question answer round. the interviewer asked questions about all subjects in ENTC Engg. but as i have done diploma and also have a good knowledge of all subjects in ENCT Engg. also asked me to solve some aptitude questions so it went good.
after that he asked me about my participation in social activities and also about my family background. and then gave feedback in which he told me to keep that always learning attitude constant even after graduation.
you need to stay calm, honest and confident and you can easily ace the interview if you that potential of holding a strong knowledge of the field you are studying in.
i thought they will ask about IT subjects but surprisingly they asked about the field i was studying in.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I was interviewed before Feb 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Roles and responsibilities
Round 2 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the key responsibilities involved in Linux administration?
  • Q2. What are your day-to-day tasks?
  • Q3. What are the best practices for optimizing a Linux server?
  • Q4. How can one check the CPU and memory usage?
  • Q5. Troubleshooting linux server issue
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Its moderate and nit that much difficult to attempt

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding also moderate its not that much deep

Round 3 - Assignment 

Assignment is based on verbal communication

Round 4 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the 1st priority job or family?
  • Ans. 

    Family should be the 1st priority as they provide emotional support and love.

    • Family provides emotional support during tough times

    • Family offers unconditional love and care

    • Job can always be replaced, but family is irreplaceable

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the java?
  • Ans. 

    Java is a high-level programming language known for its portability, security, and versatility.

    • Java is an object-oriented language

    • It is platform-independent, meaning code can run on any device with a Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

    • Java is used for developing web applications, mobile apps, desktop applications, and more

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me your personal details
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and experienced System Analyst with a strong background in IT and problem-solving skills.

    • Experienced in analyzing and designing software systems

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, and SQL

    • Strong communication and teamwork skills

    • Detail-oriented and able to prioritize tasks effectively

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Regarding coding
  • Q5. Regarding gk questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Hewlett Packard Enterprise System Software Engineer interview?
Hewlett Packard Enterprise interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Hewlett Packard Enterprise interview process are Technical, Coding Test and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Hewlett Packard Enterprise System 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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Hewlett Packard Enterprise expect are Python, Debugging, Medical Coding, SQL and Coding.
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