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Updated 21 Mar 2025

Lumen Technologies Software Development Engineer Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
6-8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

More specifically Aptitude + Output based

Round 2 - Hackathon 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. We're given to build a Web based application or an Android application after making groups consisting of 8-10 members.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Introduction 2. Questions related to my personal projects 3. Difference between HashMap and HashTable 4. Difference between Java and Python
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

  • Q1. Java and sql
  • Q2. What are linux cmds and do you know devops
  • Ans. 

    Linux commands are essential tools for managing and automating tasks in a Linux environment, crucial for DevOps practices.

    • Linux commands are used for file manipulation, e.g., 'ls' to list files, 'cp' to copy files.

    • They help in system monitoring, e.g., 'top' to view running processes, 'df' to check disk space.

    • Commands like 'git' are vital for version control in DevOps workflows.

    • Automation tools like 'bash' scripts can s...

  • Answered by AI

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Q5. Have you worked on cloud technology? Architecture of cloud

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 1. What is Java
  • Ans. 

    Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language used to develop applications for a variety of platforms.

    • Java is platform-independent, meaning it can run on any operating system

    • It is known for its security features, such as the Java Security Manager

    • Java is used to develop a wide range of applications, from mobile apps to enterprise-level systems

    • It is based on the concept of Write Once, Run Anywhere (WORA)

    • Java...

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  • Q2. 2. Have you worked on html ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have worked on HTML extensively in various projects.

    • Developed responsive web pages using HTML5 and CSS3

    • Implemented forms, tables, and multimedia content with HTML

    • Utilized semantic elements for better SEO and accessibility

    • Integrated JavaScript for dynamic client-side interactions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Will you work under pressure

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interviewer was an old guy who doesn't have any technical skill. Although i cleared the round. He asked me what is Java ?
Seriously ?
He opened google and searched in google "Java Interview Questions with ANSWERS". LOL, he didn't knew the answers .

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Micro services, devops, python, networking scenarios, testing scenarios

I appeared for an interview before May 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Timing: Morning
How was the environment? It happened in the Computer Lab of my institution
All students were assigned a computer and we had to solve questions on hackerrank

  • Q1. 

    Order of People Heights Problem Statement

    Consider 'N' individuals numbered from 0 to N-1 standing in a queue. You are provided with two arrays: Height and Infront, each consisting of 'N' non-negative int...

  • Ans. 

    The task is to find the actual order of people in a queue based on their heights and the number of taller people in front of them.

    • Iterate through the given arrays and create a list of tuples containing the height and number of taller people for each person.

    • Sort the list of tuples in descending order of height and ascending order of the number of taller people.

    • Create an empty result list and insert each tuple into the r...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 60 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Round was a mix of concepts from OOPS, OS and Problem Solving

  • Q1. 

    Binary Search Tree Value Finder

    Given a Binary Search Tree (BST) and a key value 'X', determine if there exists a node within the BST containing the value 'X'.

    Example:

    Input:
    Consider the tree represe...
  • Ans. 

    The task is to find if a given value is present in a Binary Search Tree (BST).

    • Start from the root node and compare the value with the target value.

    • If the value matches, return true.

    • If the target value is less than the current node value, move to the left child.

    • If the target value is greater than the current node value, move to the right child.

    • Repeat the process until a match is found or a leaf node is reached.

    • If a leaf...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPANVIDIA interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms(basic), DBMS, Operating systems, basics of web development.Time required to prepare for the interview - 8 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Try to code the data structures that you have learned to understand things better
Tip 2 : Try to solve the problem even if it is the worst possible solution you think and then try to optimize don't jump to get the
best possible solution
Tip 3 : Discuss things among peers it helps to improve the understanding, even try to teach someone anything new you learn, this is very helpful during the interviews as you will have habit of explaining things

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Try to be honest in the resume don't write something you don't know, most of the time it backfires.
Tip 2 : Try to make 2 good projects for cv and know about the challenges you can face on the project and think about how you can solve that challenge.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a blend of topics from IT,CSE and ECE. Try to concentrate on coding and networks for this round. mostly luck based

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: A very easy round. Can easily clear it if you have minimum skills

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: needs a sound knowledge in networking .

Round: HR Interview
Experience: your personality and the way you behave matters a lot. Try to be humble and truthful

General Tips: as I mentioned earlier keep trying never loose hope
Skills: communication skills, grasping power , knowledge
College Name: VIT VELLORE
Motivation: high package :P
Funny Moments: none . but had to go to bangalore for interview which was fun :)

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Tested basics in each subject

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Had asked me about my projects in detail. Some DSA questions were asked. Asked to code in C for some questions.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Asked questions about data structures and some more algorithms. Tested in Probability and some quant.

College Name: IIT Madras

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself ?
  • Q2. Any knowledge of Networks/DS?
  • Ans. 

    Yes

    • Knowledge of network protocols and architectures

    • Understanding of data structures and algorithms

    • Experience with network troubleshooting and analysis

    • Familiarity with network security and encryption

    • Proficiency in network programming and socket programming

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  • Q3. Which projects do you like the most?
  • Q4. How was your test ?
  • Ans. 

    The test went well, I was able to complete all the tasks within the given time frame.

    • I prepared well for the test by reviewing relevant materials

    • I managed my time effectively during the test

    • I was able to solve all the problems and complete all the tasks

    • I double-checked my work to ensure accuracy

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  • Q5. Why CISCO ? Tell something about it
  • Q6. Which companies have you applied for till day 4 ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 30 questions on Technical knowledge - Basic C, DS, Microprocessor, OS, Networks, Circuit Designs.
20 questions on Aptitude.
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was a 25-30 minute round. Apart from the questions mentioned, they asked questions related to BTP(Signal Processing) and Microprocessor 8085.
Tips: Basic C, EE 370 and Microprocessor 8085 will be helpful. They will look for Networks related questions. Revise the related courses and attend PPTs.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a 15-minute round.

General Tips: Analytical thinking is important and you should have good technical knowledge and a decent academic record.
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Tips: It will be good to have a GPA of 8 and above

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were easy it were good at C and basic maths. Questions were distributed on all aspects of computer science such as Operating Systems, Few Output Question, Data Structures and Application layer networking . In basic aptitude most questions fall under Probability, distance and time and few others.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Skills: Communication, Basic Coding, Math Puzzle
College Name: NIT Surathkal

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test was MCQ type. It comprised of questions from Operating Systems, Data Structures, Microprocessors, logical Reasoning, Aptitude and Computer Networks. No negative marking was there.
Tips: One needs to be fast as you can't spend much time on one question.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was given 2 coding questions to solve and basics of oops, operating systems, data structures and networks were asked. 3-4 questions were asked in each topic mentions above. The interviewer also asked 2 puzzles which were the standard ones. He first asked me if I knew the topic or not, then only he asked me questions about it. But that doesn't mean that you can skip all the above mentions topics.
Tips: Be relaxed and confident and try to discuss your approach with the interviewer.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 2 Coding questions and 3-4 questions from operating systems and networks.Questions also from the mentioned projects.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Standard HR interview with questions like what Cisco does and why they should hire you. He also asked me questions from the CV.

Tips: Be confident and mug up your cv well

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was just a formality where he just asked about my background and whether I would be able to move to bangalore and Why I want to join Cisco.

Skills: Confidence, Problem Solving Skills, Operating System Basics, Coding Skills, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, Computer Networking, Data Strrutures
College Name: IIT Guwahati

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