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Updated 22 Mar 2025

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Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image preksha nema

posted on 2 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Dec 2015. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about your project?
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based project management tool for tracking tasks and deadlines.

    • Used React for front-end development

    • Implemented RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express

    • Utilized MongoDB for database storage

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q2. How to check if the tree is balanced?
  • Ans. 

    Check if a tree is balanced by comparing the heights of its left and right subtrees.

    • Calculate the height of the left subtree and the height of the right subtree.

    • If the difference between the heights is greater than 1, the tree is not balanced.

    • Recursively check if both the left and right subtrees are balanced.

    • If both subtrees are balanced and the height difference is less than or equal to 1, the tree is balanced.

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q3. Detailed discussion about the project and resume was asked
    • Add your answer
  • Q4. Why IRL?
  • Ans. 

    IRL stands for 'In Real Life', emphasizing the importance of practical, real-world experience in software engineering.

    • IRL experience helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application

    • It allows for hands-on problem-solving and critical thinking skills development

    • Real-world projects often involve collaboration with team members and stakeholders, enhancing communication skills

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Be very thorough eith the project . They look for some novelty in your project work. A publication can really help.
Tips: My profile was ML based. Be thorough with ur resume.

College Name: IIT Madras

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Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Bridge and torch problem : Four people come to a river in the night. There is a narrow bridge, but it can only hold two people at a time. They have one torch and, because it's night, the torch has to be used when crossing the bridge. Person... read more
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Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image nithin vedula

posted on 2 Dec 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Discuss about your projects done and questions about them
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Questions about internals of File system protocol and file systems.
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Get your basics strong.

Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Tell me about yourself. What technology are you using? What is a Collection? What are the different types of collection there? What is the difference between ArrayList and LinkedList What are the basic building blocks of Stream operators, s... read more
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AI Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Nov 2024

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

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. They asked Design pattern
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Good ds and algo problem
    • Add your answer
  • Q3. Questions related to c++
    • Add your answer
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Library management system design
  • Ans. 

    Designing a library management system to efficiently organize and track library resources.

    • Utilize a database to store information on books, patrons, and transactions

    • Implement a user-friendly interface for librarians to add, edit, and delete records

    • Incorporate features such as search functionality, book reservations, and overdue notifications

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q2. Docker and kubernatic question
    • Add your answer

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Q1. Metrics that one should see after training the model ?
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Senior Embedded Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 29 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic C questions
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. ARM processor quetions, RTOS
    • Add your answer
  • Q3. What is DMA? Context Switching
  • Ans. 

    DMA stands for Direct Memory Access, a feature that allows hardware devices to transfer data to/from memory without involving the CPU.

    • DMA is used to offload data transfer tasks from the CPU, improving overall system performance.

    • Context switching is the process of saving and restoring the state of a CPU so that multiple processes can share the same CPU.

    • DMA and context switching are both important concepts in embedded sy...

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q4. What is pipeline in ARM?
  • Ans. 

    Pipeline in ARM is a technique used to increase the performance of the processor by overlapping the execution of multiple instructions.

    • Pipeline allows multiple instructions to be processed simultaneously in different stages of execution.

    • It helps in reducing the overall execution time of a program.

    • ARM processors typically have a 3-stage pipeline, but some newer designs have more stages for better performance.

    • Example: In...

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was nice

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Q1. What is the difference between a while loop and a do while loop?
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Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Mar 2025

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

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Tell. Me. about your self
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Why. Should we choose you
  • Ans. 

    I bring a unique blend of skills, experience, and passion for software development that aligns perfectly with your team's goals.

    • Proven experience in full-stack development, having successfully delivered multiple projects on time and within budget.

    • Strong problem-solving skills demonstrated through my work on optimizing application performance, resulting in a 30% speed increase.

    • Excellent teamwork and communication abilit...

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q3. Why. did. your. leave. Your last. Job
    • Add your answer
  • Q4. What. are. your. strengths. and. weakness
  • Ans. 

    I excel in problem-solving and teamwork, but I sometimes struggle with time management under tight deadlines.

    • Strength: Strong analytical skills - I enjoy breaking down complex problems, as demonstrated in my last project where I optimized a database query, improving performance by 30%.

    • Strength: Effective communicator - I regularly present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned on...

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speaking slowly and clearly can help you appecer relaked and confident

Software Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Maximum Subarray Sum Problem Statement Given an array of integers, determine the maximum possible sum of any contiguous subarray within the array. Example: Input: array = [34, -50, 42, 14, -5, 86] Output: 137 Explanation: The maximum sum is... read more
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Associate Software Developer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 21 Nov 2024

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

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 coding questions were given. They were pretty basic. Mostly from arrays and strings.

Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you mean by OOPs
  • Ans. 

    OOPs stands for Object-Oriented Programming, a programming paradigm based on the concept of objects.

    • OOPs focuses on creating objects that contain data and methods to manipulate that data.

    • Encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism are key principles of OOPs.

    • Examples of OOP languages include Java, C++, and Python.

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q2. If the fan is an entity, what are the attributes to it?
  • Ans. 

    Attributes of a fan include size, speed, power source, noise level, and direction of rotation.

    • Size (e.g. diameter of blades)

    • Speed (e.g. rotations per minute)

    • Power source (e.g. electric, battery)

    • Noise level (e.g. decibels)

    • Direction of rotation (e.g. clockwise, counterclockwise)

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q3. Questions based on projects
    • Add your answer
  • Q4. Sorting algorithms
    • Add your answer

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Associate Software Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Nth Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Calculate the Nth term in the Fibonacci sequence, where the sequence is defined as follows: F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2), with initial conditions F(1) = F(2) = 1. Input: The input consists of a single intege... read more
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HR Recruiter Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Feb 2025

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

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell. me. about your. self
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Speaking slowly and clearly can. help.. appecer relaked and confident

HR Recruiter Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. You have huge target. And evil mseb wants loadsheeding,power cut. How you can convince your mentor to help you to finish mails and calls
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Intern Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Sep 2023

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Oops questions and java
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Oops answers is answe
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is watson ibm
  • Ans. 

    Watson IBM is an artificial intelligence system developed by IBM that uses natural language processing and machine learning to analyze and interpret data.

    • AI system developed by IBM

    • Uses natural language processing

    • Utilizes machine learning to analyze and interpret data

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer
  • Q2. No text and share
    • Add your answer

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Vice President Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Feb 2023

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2023. 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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your project management skills.
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Tell me about how you resolved a technical issue that affected the project deliverable date.
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest, and complete in your answers to all questions.

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Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 8 Aug 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 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 - Aptitude Test 

FINANCIAL STATMENTS, RATIO ANALYSIS,MS OFFICE

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IBM Research Data Analyst interview:
  • Operations
  • System Administration
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Dear Sir / Medam
i have done work in ongc (staff training inistitute) .
work at handling and maintaining office records, employee data and attendance .
managing the payments.
An active participator ,can be good team worker can also work independently.

Data Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Suppose there is a room in the office and X people enter room throughout the day, Y people leave throughout the day [continuously people are entering the room, some are staying there, and rest are going out] .. so tell me the code to calcul... read more
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Data Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 11 Oct 2021

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Have you ever proposed a project idea on your own before?
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Can you briefly describe your project
    • Add your answer
  • Q3. What are the different types of algorithms used for classification?
  • Ans. 

    There are several algorithms used for classification, including decision trees, logistic regression, k-nearest neighbors, and support vector machines.

    • Decision trees: a tree-like model where each internal node represents a test on an attribute, each branch represents the outcome of the test, and each leaf node represents a class label

    • Logistic regression: a statistical method that uses a logistic function to model a bina...

    • Answered by AI
    Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This was a technical round to test the understanding and ability of the candidate related to problem solving.
I answered the question as specifically as possible.
Best way to overcome is to answer what you know and understand in depth.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Data Scientist Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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