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Updated 13 Jun 2024

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Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to wireless communication concepts
  • Q2. C and c++ coding concepts
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you looking for change
  • Q2. Are you ready to relocate

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - focus on fundamentals and have good knowledge about the projects mentioned in resume

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2020.

Round 1 - Video Call 

(1 Question)

Round duration - 40 minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

Data structures were asked like linked list and stacks. Hashmaps were also there. some basic questions of DBMS were asked and the interviewer asked if i know networking for which i said no. After that there was a 5 minute simple straightforward round with H.R

  • Q1. 

    Middle of a Linked List

    You are given the head node of a singly linked list. Your task is to return a pointer pointing to the middle of the linked list.

    If there is an odd number of elements, return the ...

  • Ans. 

    Return the middle node of a singly linked list, considering odd and even number of elements.

    • Traverse the linked list with two pointers, one moving twice as fast as the other

    • When the fast pointer reaches the end, the slow pointer will be at the middle

    • Return the node pointed by the slow pointer

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI completed Computer Science Engineering from Punjab Engineering College(Deemed To be University). I applied for the job as Software Engineer in NoidaEligibility criteriaAbove 6 CGPAMediaTek interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data structures- linked lists, stacks, queues,Dynamic programming, networking, dbms,oops,etc.Time required to prepare for the interview - 5 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Practice maximum questions of linked lists and stacks.
Tip 2 : DBMS concepts should be crystal clear.
Tip 3 : If you are not able to complete something in-depth, clearly mention that to the interviewer.
Tip 4 : Practice a mock interview and try to solve any random question in front of your friend.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Mention maximum projects you have one and be prepared to explain them.
Tip 2 : Don't mention anything you are not confident in.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with experience in developing web applications and a passion for problem-solving.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using languages such as Java, Python, and JavaScript

    • Proficient in using frameworks such as Spring, Django, and React

    • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment

    • Passionate about learning new technologies and keeping up with industry trends

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Did you get placed anywhere?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I got placed at XYZ company.

    • I received an offer from XYZ company and accepted it.

    • I will be starting my new job at XYZ company next month.

    • I am excited to join the team at XYZ company and contribute to their software development projects.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. If yes then why are you leaving that company??
  • Ans. 

    Looking for better growth opportunities and challenges.

    • Limited scope for learning and development

    • No clear career progression path

    • Lack of challenging projects

    • Unsatisfactory work-life balance

    • Better compensation and benefits offered by new company

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What do you know about our company?
  • Ans. 

    Unknown

    • I apologize, but I do not have any information about your company at this time.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Some question's explaination from 1st round (Segmentation fault)
  • Q6. Remove duplicates from a string
  • Ans. 

    Remove duplicates from a string

    • Convert string to char array

    • Create a HashSet to store unique characters

    • Iterate through char array and add to HashSet

    • Convert HashSet back to string

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Linking
  • Q8. Compilation process
  • Q9. 32 bit/64 bit processor ??
  • Q10. InterProcess communication
  • Q11. Socket Programming
  • Q12. Projects

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 1. C pointer



2. Storage classes related questions



3. functions



4. OS(fragmentation external/internal)

Round: Test
Experience: 1. We have to add nodes in a linked list in sorted manner



2. Derive ur own malloc function

College Name: NA

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: online test using cocubes
mcq mostly containing c/c++ ques insert string in a linkedlist in sorted order .

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: c/c++ ques , basic concepts , ques on pointers like dangling pointer , memory leak , OS prob on semaphore , priority inversion , etc .

Round: HR Interview
Experience: simple ques

College Name: NA

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I appeared for an interview in Sep 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Find the sum of two numbers without using any mathematical operarors.
  • Ans. 

    Use bitwise operations to find the sum of two numbers without using mathematical operators.

    • Use bitwise XOR to find the sum of two numbers without carrying.

    • Use bitwise AND and left shift to find the carry.

    • Repeat the process until there is no carry left.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Delete a node from linked list when we are given a reference to the node. But the head pointer is not given.
  • Ans. 

    To delete a node from a linked list when only given a reference to the node, we can copy the data of the next node to the given node and delete the next node.

    • Copy the data of the next node to the given node

    • Update the next pointer of the given node to skip the next node

    • Delete the next node

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Strong understanding and thorough knowledge of C programming.

College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement

Interview Questionnaire 

16 Questions

  • 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 us...
  • Q2. Given an array A[n], write a C program to find P and Q (P>Q) such that A[P] - A[Q] is maximum
  • Q3. A pyramid is given many blank spaces. Condition is that number in a cell equals sum of numbers in bottom two cells. Fill the blanks
  • Ans. 

    The question asks to fill the blanks in a pyramid where each number is the sum of the numbers in the bottom two cells.

    • Start from the bottom row and work your way up, calculating the sum of the numbers in the bottom two cells for each blank space.

    • Use a loop to iterate through each row and column of the pyramid.

    • Store the calculated sum in the corresponding blank space.

    • Repeat the process until all the blanks are filled.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the basic functions of OS?
  • Q5. What is scheduling? List different types of scheduling
  • Q6. What is a deadlock? How to know if a deadlock is present?
  • Q7. What is Moore's Law?
  • Ans. 

    Moore's Law is the observation that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles about every two years.

    • Named after Intel co-founder Gordon Moore

    • First stated in 1965

    • Has been a driving force behind technological advancements

    • Predicts exponential growth in computing power

    • Has been challenged in recent years due to physical limitations

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Differentiate between a process and a thread
  • Ans. 

    A process is an instance of a program while a thread is a subset of a process.

    • A process has its own memory space while threads share memory space

    • Processes are heavyweight while threads are lightweight

    • Processes communicate through inter-process communication while threads communicate through shared memory

    • Examples of processes include web browsers, text editors, etc. while examples of threads include GUI updates, backgro

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What are the advantages of having multi-core processor?
  • Ans. 

    Multi-core processors provide faster and more efficient computing.

    • Improved performance and speed

    • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    • Reduced power consumption

    • Better multitasking capabilities

    • Enhanced user experience

    • Examples: Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 9

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Tell me about yourself and your family briefly
  • Ans. 

    I am a software engineer with a loving family.

    • I have been working as a software engineer for 5 years.

    • My wife is a teacher and we have two children.

    • We enjoy spending time together outdoors and traveling.

    • My parents live in a different state but we keep in touch regularly.

    • Family is very important to me and I prioritize spending time with them.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Tell me about your course projects
  • Ans. 

    Developed a web-based project management tool and a mobile app for tracking expenses

    • Created a responsive UI using React and Bootstrap

    • Implemented user authentication and authorization using Firebase

    • Integrated Google Maps API for location tracking in the mobile app

    • Used Node.js and MongoDB for backend development

    • Collaborated with a team of four to complete the projects

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Tell me about your professional experience
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience in software engineering with expertise in Java and Python.

    • Developed and maintained web applications using Java and Spring framework

    • Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Python and Flask

    • Worked on database management and optimization using MySQL and MongoDB

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products

    • Participated in code reviews and provided construc

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. What are your academic interests?
  • Ans. 

    My academic interests include computer science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

    • Computer science

    • Artificial intelligence

    • Machine learning

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Explain one CS topic(of your choice) in layman terms
  • Ans. 

    Explain Big O notation

    • Big O notation is used to describe the time complexity of an algorithm

    • It helps us understand how the algorithm's performance changes with input size

    • O(1) means constant time, O(n) means linear time, O(n^2) means quadratic time

    • We want algorithms with lower Big O values for better performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q15. What are your location preferences?
  • Ans. 

    I am open to relocation based on the job opportunity and growth prospects.

    • Open to relocation for the right opportunity

    • Willing to move for career growth

    • Flexible with location based on job requirements

  • Answered by AI
  • Q16. Would you like to have a pizza slice? ;)
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I would love to have a pizza slice!

    • I am a big fan of pizza and would never say no to a slice!

    • Pizza is the perfect food for any occasion, whether it's a quick lunch or a late-night snack.

    • I particularly enjoy pepperoni and mushroom pizza, but I'm open to trying new toppings as well.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were of average difficulty but lengthy. The test was conducted between 7:30 PM and 9 PM. I had a long day so it was a little tiresome.
Tips: Time is of importance. I suggest you to quickly browse through all the questions and pick the easy ones beforehand instead of being stuck on a single difficult question.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I found the questions easy so I was able to answer them all.
Tips: Don't just think in your mind. Think out loud so that the interviewer can correct you.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Interviewer was friendly. It was like talking with a friend.
Tips: Keep it short and brief. It's fine even if your English is not good. (Mine wasn't )

General Tips: Be cool and calm. If you don't know something, admit it. You can come back to it later.
Skill Tips: No need to go very deep. Just know the basics properly.
Skills: Puzzle Solving Capability, Computer Organisation, Operating System Basics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Basics, C Programming, Aptitude
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Madras
Motivation: Qualcomm is an industry leader in mobile hardware. The work profile suited me well.
Funny Moments: The nice HR lady offered me a pizza slice.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview in Nov 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. A random number will be given as input to system,write a program to detect its data type(int or float ) without using size of function
  • Q2. General hr questions
  • Q3. Once again general hr interview questions
  • Q4. 1.given a large rectangle
  • Ans. 

    Need more context. What needs to be done with the large rectangle?

    • What are the dimensions of the rectangle?

    • Is it a 2D or 3D object?

    • What is the context of the problem?

    • Are there any constraints or limitations?

    • What tools or programming languages can be used?

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. You will be given dimensions of a bigger rectangle and smaller rectangle,derive a formula to get how many smaller rectangles fit into the bigger rectangle
  • Ans. 

    Derive a formula to determine how many smaller rectangles fit into a bigger rectangle given their dimensions.

    • Calculate the number of times the smaller rectangle can fit into the bigger rectangle horizontally and vertically

    • Divide the width of the bigger rectangle by the width of the smaller rectangle to get the horizontal count

    • Divide the height of the bigger rectangle by the height of the smaller rectangle to get the ve...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. How many points are required to draw a rectangle
  • Ans. 

    At least 4 points are required to draw a rectangle.

    • A rectangle has 4 sides and 4 corners, so at least 4 points are needed to define those corners.

    • The points must be arranged in a specific order to form a closed shape with 4 sides.

    • Additional points can be used to add details or modify the shape of the rectangle.

    • The number of points required may vary depending on the software or tool used to draw the rectangle.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What will be the new coordinates of a rectangle points if rectangle length and breadth is scaled and write a program to calculate the coordinates of corner points of scaled rectangle
  • Ans. 

    Answering how to calculate new coordinates of a scaled rectangle and providing a program for it.

    • To calculate new coordinates, multiply the original coordinates by the scaling factor

    • Scaling factor can be calculated by dividing the new length/breadth by the original length/breadth

    • Program can take input of original coordinates, scaling factor, and output new coordinates

    • Example: Original coordinates: (0,0), (0,5), (5,5), (...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Lastly a puzzle: i dont remember the question

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test had three sections:
1.aptitude:It was like any other aptitude test,all it takes is a bit of practice to crack all the questions
2.C programming:Basics of c were asked,outputs of some programs,u have to be thorough with concepts of c
3.Electronics:The company hired for both profiles: 1. PDK:software
and 2.Logic library:hardware,so this electronics section was also there,questions are mostly Network analysis,cmos logic,digital logic,vlsi etc
u should have good basics to get the electronics questions of course they are not very hard,but not too easy


Tips: practice aptitude,basics of c programming and also basics of electronics
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Test
Experience: after 1st round i was shortlisted to this technical round,i was asked this question, i suggested that i will convert that number into a string and check whether string has a dot or not to check if it is float or int,the interviewer was not very impressed but was ok and asked few small questions and promoted me to next round

Tips: If u crack test with top marks,the technical rounds will be very easy,because the interviewers do not ask tough questions for people who cracked written test with high marks

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: tell me about yourself,strengths,weakness,three principles u follow in life,etc
Tips: This round depends on you,dont try to bluff something,they will know if u are bluffing,take a breath and speak up ur mind,be confident u can do it

Round: HR Interview
Experience: same questions,but this time less duration,not involving lengthy discussions, i think this round was just for double check

Round: HR Interview
Experience: After the hr round,only seven were shortlist,this interview round was very much easy and they checked my approach to the given problem,they were checking how well i am thinking adding complexities to the given problem
Tips: they did not check my programming ability,but just problem solving skills,so be good at aptitude,by practicing as much as you can

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: after technical interview,4 were shortlisted,so they went for gd round,it was general topic,which checks your general knowledge
Tips: Dont be nervous,just speak what ever you know,never mind language issues
Duration: 20 minutes

Skills: for pdk profile :programming
College Name: NIT Warangal

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2017.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions about DS , CN and basic resume

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions about RT OS and memory mapping. And other operating system related questions.
Projects done so far.

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Basics of C
  • Q2. Puzzles on data structures
  • Q3. Asked on project
  • Q4. C basics
  • Q5. 3 basic and simple codes
  • Q6. Family background
  • Q7. How was technical interviews
  • Q8. Why should we not hire you
  • Ans. 

    I lack experience in a specific technology required for the role.

    • I may not have experience with a specific programming language or framework mentioned in the job description.

    • I may not have worked on projects similar to what your company is working on.

    • I may not have experience with certain tools or technologies that are crucial for the role.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was just mcq questions but had negative marking
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was cool and interactive round and was fun

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was interesting but I fumbled a little

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was ok

College Name: Cummins College Of Engineering For Women (CCOEW)

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Simple algorithm coding questions, e.g.- fibonacci, prime number
  • Q2. Some hardware questions
  • Q3. Networking questions and some others
  • Q4. Intro, strength, weakness, why we hire you, etc. common HR questions

Interview Preparation Tips

College Name: IIT Kharagpur

MediaTek India Technology Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in MediaTek India Technology Software Engineer interview?
MediaTek India Technology interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the MediaTek India Technology interview process are One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for MediaTek India Technology 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 MediaTek India Technology. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at MediaTek India Technology expect are 4G, AUTOSAR, C, Customer Support and Debugging.
What are the top questions asked in MediaTek India Technology Software Engineer interview?

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