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Updated 3 Sep 2022

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Standard LinkedList and Array DSA questions. Questions related to the projects, and questions related to the electronics circuits like MUX etc. Boolean algebra and Base conversion. Few questions were asked...

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Mentor Graphics SDE (Software Development Engineer) interview:
  • DSA
  • Linked list
  • Array
  • DP
  • Mosfet
  • Mutiplexer
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Study Core concepts of electronics diligently as it may be asked in SDE too.
Study standard DSA questions, important topics include DP, Graphs, Linked List, Trees, and Arrays.
Focus on deriving the answer in front of the interviewer and also explain each and every step you are taking and the thinking behind the approach.

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Round 1 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The second round is also written but you need to write programming based on their concept.

  • Q1. 

    Prime Numbers Identification

    Given a positive integer N, your task is to identify all prime numbers less than or equal to N.

    Explanation:

    A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no po...

  • Ans. 

    Identify all prime numbers less than or equal to a given positive integer N.

    • Iterate from 2 to N and check if each number is prime

    • Use the Sieve of Eratosthenes algorithm for better efficiency

    • Optimize by only checking up to the square root of N for divisors

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Palindrome String Validation

    Determine if a given string 'S' is a palindrome, considering only alphanumeric characters and ignoring spaces and symbols.

    Note:
    The string 'S' should be evaluated in a case...
  • Ans. 

    Check if a given string is a palindrome after removing special characters, spaces, and converting to lowercase.

    • Remove special characters and spaces from the string

    • Convert the string to lowercase

    • Check if the modified string is a palindrome by comparing characters from start and end

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Face to Face 

(6 Questions)

Round duration - 60 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

Technical round with questions mainly on Java and OOPS concepts.

  • Q1. What is the difference between static methods and instance methods in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Static methods belong to the class itself, while instance methods belong to individual objects of the class.

    • Static methods are called using the class name, while instance methods are called using object references.

    • Static methods cannot access instance variables directly, while instance methods can access both static and instance variables.

    • Static methods are shared among all instances of the class, while instance method...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the difference between an abstract class and an interface in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Abstract class can have both abstract and non-abstract methods, while interface can only have abstract methods.

    • Abstract class can have constructors, member variables, and methods with implementation.

    • Interface can only have abstract methods and constants.

    • A class can implement multiple interfaces but can only extend one abstract class.

    • Example: Abstract class - Animal with abstract method 'eat', Interface - Flyable with m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the difference between ClassNotFoundException and NoClassDefFoundError in Java?
  • Ans. 

    ClassNotFoundException occurs when a class is not found during runtime, while NoClassDefFoundError occurs when a class was found during compilation but not during runtime.

    • ClassNotFoundException is a checked exception, while NoClassDefFoundError is an Error.

    • ClassNotFoundException occurs when a class is not found at runtime, usually due to a missing classpath or incorrect class name.

    • NoClassDefFoundError occurs when a cla...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the difference between an Error and an Exception in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Error is a serious issue that cannot be handled at runtime, while Exception is a recoverable issue that can be caught and handled.

    • Error is a subclass of Throwable and is usually caused by the environment or system, such as running out of memory or stack overflow.

    • Exception is also a subclass of Throwable but is caused by the application code, such as invalid input or file not found.

    • Errors are unchecked and are not meant...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is SerialVersionUID in Java?
  • Ans. 

    SerialVersionUID is a unique identifier used by Java to ensure the compatibility of serialized objects.

    • SerialVersionUID is a static final long variable in a class that implements Serializable interface.

    • It is used to ensure that the serialized object can be deserialized correctly even if the class definition has changed.

    • If the SerialVersionUID of the serialized object does not match the one in the class, an InvalidClass...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are the requirements for creating an immutable class in Java?
  • Ans. 

    Requirements for creating an immutable class in Java

    • Make the class final so it cannot be extended

    • Make all fields private and final

    • Do not provide setter methods, only getter methods

    • Ensure that mutable objects are not returned in getter methods

    • Override equals() and hashCode() methods for proper comparison

    • Consider making defensive copies of mutable fields in constructor or getter methods

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Eligibility criteriaAbove 7 CGPAYodlee interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structures, Algorithms, System Design, Aptitude, OOPSTime required to prepare for the interview - 4 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Must do Previously asked Interview as well as Online Test Questions.
Tip 2 : Go through all the previous interview experiences from Codestudio and Leetcode.
Tip 3 : Do at-least 2 good projects and you must know every bit of them.

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have at-least 2 good projects explained in short with all important points covered.
Tip 2 : Every skill must be mentioned.
Tip 3 : Focus on skills, projects and experiences more.

Final outcome of the interviewSelected

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was combination of mcqs and 2 coding questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is oops concepts
  • Ans. 

    Object-oriented programming concepts that focus on objects and classes for better code organization and reusability.

    • Encapsulation: Bundling data and methods that operate on the data into a single unit (class).

    • Inheritance: Ability of a class to inherit properties and behavior from another class.

    • Polymorphism: Ability to present the same interface for different data types.

    • Abstraction: Hiding the complex implementation det...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between java nd putjon
  • Ans. 

    Java is a programming language while Putjon is not a recognized term in software development.

    • Java is a widely used programming language for developing applications.

    • Putjon is not a recognized term in software development, it may be a typo or a specific term not commonly used.

    • There is no direct comparison between Java and Putjon as they are not related.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell about ur project
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths
  • Q2. What is ur greatest comeback

Skills evaluated in this interview

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2021.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

(2 Questions)

Round duration - 120 Minutes
Round difficulty - Medium

I was MCQ + Coding round, Their were MCQ Based on DSA, Aptitude and 2 easy coding questions.

  • Q1. 

    Ninja Competition Problem Statement

    Ninja is organizing a coding competition where two teams compete at a time. To keep it fair and interesting, both teams must have an equal number of members. Ninja’s ta...

  • Ans. 

    Check if Ninja can create two teams with equal members given an integer N and its divisors.

    • Iterate through all divisors of N and assign members to the first or second team based on whether the divisor is even or odd.

    • Keep track of the total members in each team and check if they are equal at the end.

    • Return true if the total members in both teams are equal, false otherwise.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. 

    Help Bob Out! - Validating IFSC Code

    Bob has just turned 18 and opened a bank account. Being inexperienced with banking, Bob needs your help to validate whether an IFSC code provided by his bank is valid.

    ...
  • Ans. 

    Validate IFSC code based on given rules and return True or False for each test case.

    • Check if the code is 11 characters long.

    • Verify the first four characters are uppercase alphabets.

    • Ensure the fifth character is '0'.

    • Validate that the last six characters are alphanumeric.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Video Call 

Round duration - 50 Minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The nature of the interviewer was very kind. The test was proctored, our webcam and mic were on, and shared my screen.

Round 3 - Video Call 

Round duration - 50 minutes
Round difficulty - Easy

The nature of the interviewer was very kind. The test was proctored, our webcam and mic were on, and shared my screen.

Interview Preparation Tips

Professional and academic backgroundI applied for the job as SDE - 1 in BangaloreEligibility criteriaNo criteriaBottomline Technologies interview preparation:Topics to prepare for the interview - Data Structure, Algorithms, Development, Programming Languages, OOPsTime required to prepare for the interview - 3 monthsInterview preparation tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Be strong at your basics.
Tip 2 : Do at least 2 projects and ask to find answers like why are you choosing this tech stack? why did not you choose its alternatives Know your project in and out because they might ask you for a modification in your project?

Application resume tips for other job seekers

Tip 1 : Have some projects on your resume.
Tip 2 : Do not put false things on your resume.
Tip 3 : Try to keep a single-page resume.

Final outcome of the interviewRejected
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2023. 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 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Reactive forms in angular
  • Ans. 

    Reactive forms in Angular are a way to build forms in a reactive and scalable way.

    • Reactive forms use an underlying data model to manage form data.

    • They allow for dynamic form creation and validation.

    • They can be used with complex form structures and nested forms.

    • They provide a more scalable and maintainable approach to form development.

    • Example: Creating a reactive form with FormBuilder in Angular.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Dependency injection

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep doing practical things

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself, availability, visa-related questions
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Dynamic programming questions, longg time to complete the 2 questions

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Problem solving : a clock with 3 hands, no numbers written, guess what it is

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

1 hour 3 questions easy to medium leetcode.

Are these interview questions helpful?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

Platform - Mettl
3 Questions of medium level difficulty to do in 2 hours, typically contain concepts like DSA, DP etc.

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is structure padding?
  • Ans. 

    Structure padding is the insertion of unused bytes between structure members to align them on memory boundaries.

    • Padding is added to ensure that each member of a structure starts at a memory address that is a multiple of its size.

    • Padding is compiler-dependent and can vary between different platforms and architectures.

    • Padding can affect the size of a structure and the performance of the program.

    • Example: struct example { ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. College Project discussion
  • Q3. Form a dictionary from name.
  • Ans. 

    Forming a dictionary from name

    • Create an empty dictionary

    • Iterate through each character in the name

    • Add the character as a key and its frequency as value in the dictionary

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Oct 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Coding Test 

There will be 3 coding questions, Easy, moderate and hard level.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 2nd round will be technical round, they will ask mostly theoretical coding questions(Mostly array, Linked List), puzzles (Geeks Puzzles are enough).

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for SOTI Software Developer interview:
  • Array
  • Linked List
  • Data Structures
  • Microsoft Sql
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

3 hours was the duration of the test. 3 questions were asked

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for SOTI Software Developer interview:
  • DSA
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You can clear the OA round if you have a good grasp on DSA.

Mentor Graphics Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Mentor Graphics SDE (Software Development Engineer) interview?
Mentor Graphics interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Mentor Graphics interview process are Resume Shortlist and Technical.

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