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SDE Interview Questions & Answers

user image Lakshay Dabas

posted on 11 Jan 2025

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Traverse Binary Tree
  • Ans. 

    Traverse a binary tree in different orders (inorder, preorder, postorder)

    • Inorder traversal: Left, Root, Right

    • Preorder traversal: Root, Left, Right

    • Postorder traversal: Left, Right, Root

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  • Q2. How does bittorent work
  • Ans. 

    BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol that allows users to distribute large amounts of data over the internet.

    • BitTorrent breaks down files into small pieces and distributes them among multiple users.

    • Users download and upload pieces of the file simultaneously, increasing download speeds.

    • Users connect to a tracker to find other users sharing the same file.

    • Popular BitTorrent clients include uTorrent, BitTorre

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Top Microsoft Corporation SDE Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. find the minimum no of jumps required to reach the end of array.where element at each index represent how many max moves you will take in right
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Q1. Return Subsets Sum to K Problem Statement Given an integer array 'ARR' of size 'N' and an integer 'K', return all the subsets of 'ARR' which sum to 'K'. Explanation: A subset of an array 'ARR' is a tuple that can be obtained from 'ARR' by r... read more
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

In Atitude can be text over general knowledge

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

They can be seen over performance , and communication skills

Round 3 - Coding Test 

They can be seen over problem solving skills

Round 4 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Which language ur perfect
  • Ans. 

    I am proficient in multiple languages, including Java, Python, and C++.

    • Proficient in Java, Python, and C++

    • Experience with web development languages like JavaScript and HTML/CSS

    • Familiarity with scripting languages like Bash and PowerShell

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  • Q2. Solve the problem in the default situation
Round 5 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why I should be appointe you
  • Ans. 

    I have the technical skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have a strong background in software development, with expertise in languages such as Java, Python, and C++.

    • I have successfully completed projects that demonstrate my problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

    • I am a quick learner and thrive in fast-paced environments, adapting easily to new technologies and methodologies.

    • I am a team pl...

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  • Q2. What is ur strength and weakness
  • Ans. 

    Strength: Strong problem-solving skills. Weakness: Difficulty delegating tasks.

    • Strength: Able to quickly identify and solve complex problems.

    • Strength: Strong analytical skills to break down problems into manageable parts.

    • Weakness: Struggle with delegating tasks to others, preferring to handle everything myself.

    • Weakness: Working on improving communication to effectively delegate tasks.

  • Answered by AI

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Top Microsoft Corporation Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. You have a cuboid (m*n*p) each block of the cuboid is having a metallic ball. Now we are passing X-ray from front face and getting a bool matrix1 of m*p the elements are set if there is a black spot.(as we are passing X-ray) and another mat... read more
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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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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is a comprehensive introduction to data centers and how do they operate?
  • Ans. 

    Data centers are facilities that house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.

    • Data centers are used to store, process, and distribute large amounts of data.

    • They typically consist of servers, networking equipment, storage systems, and power and cooling infrastructure.

    • Data centers can be private, owned and operated by a single organization, or public, where multiple org...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Deep Network connection & rack power supply unit in data center
  • Ans. 

    Deep network connections and rack power supply units are essential components in a data center for ensuring reliable and efficient operations.

    • Deep network connections refer to high-speed, low-latency connections between network devices within the data center.

    • Rack power supply units are used to provide power to servers and networking equipment housed in the data center racks.

    • Proper management and maintenance of network ...

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. What is a comprehensive introduction to data centers and how do they operate?
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Sdet Lead Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Oct 2024

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

I applied via Newspaper Ad and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Where you wanna see you after 5 years
  • Ans. 

    I see myself as a respected leader in the field, leading a team of skilled professionals and making significant contributions to the company's success.

    • Leading a team of SDETs and QA engineers

    • Implementing innovative testing strategies and automation techniques

    • Mentoring junior team members and helping them grow in their careers

    • Contributing to the development of cutting-edge products and technologies

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  • Q2. Sun is red or blue
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Sorting strings with iron rod

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Sdet Lead Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. write a palindrome program without using any in-build method. if there are 500 test cases and need to run only 50 test cases, then how to approach and do it? what is the framework used in your project? how will you handle if a team member w... read more
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic networking questions including dns dhcp tcp ssl

Top Microsoft Corporation Technical Support Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What are the steps which you will follow if a customer calls and tell you that he is not able to do any editing in Microsoft word?
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Q1. Admin Questions :- What is Relationships what are types of relationships
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Azure architecture
  • Q2. Azure security/ azure logic apps/data engineering
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Azure migration
  • Q2. Azure devops / azure data engineering
Round 3 - Case Study 

Architecture roadmap 3 tier

Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Culture of firm
  • Ans. 

    The culture of the firm is collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused.

    • Encourages teamwork and open communication

    • Values creativity and continuous improvement

    • Prioritizes customer satisfaction

    • Promotes diversity and inclusion

    • Emphasizes work-life balance

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Q1. What are the linux distributions you are using in customer environment?
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Campaign Manager Operations

Round 2 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your salary expectation?
  • Ans. 

    My salary expectation is based on my experience, skills, and the market rate for the position.

    • Research the average salary range for Campaign Managers in the industry and location

    • Consider your years of experience and relevant skills that you bring to the role

    • Be prepared to negotiate based on the benefits package offered by the company

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  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have a proven track record of successfully managing campaigns and achieving desired results.

    • I have X years of experience in campaign management.

    • I have successfully managed campaigns for companies A, B, and C, resulting in a X% increase in engagement.

    • I am skilled in data analysis, strategic planning, and team leadership.

    • I am passionate about creating impactful campaigns that drive results.

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  • Q3. What are your long term goals
  • Ans. 

    My long term goal is to become a successful campaign manager, leading impactful and successful campaigns for various organizations.

    • Continuously improve my skills in campaign strategy and execution

    • Build a strong network of contacts in the industry

    • Work towards becoming a thought leader in campaign management

    • Lead successful campaigns for high-profile clients

    • Eventually start my own campaign management consultancy

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  • Q4. What are yiur short term goals
  • Ans. 

    My short term goals include increasing campaign engagement by 20%, optimizing ad spend for better ROI, and implementing A/B testing for improved performance.

    • Increase campaign engagement by 20%

    • Optimize ad spend for better ROI

    • Implement A/B testing for improved performance

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Can you manage a team?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have experience managing teams in previous roles.

    • I have successfully managed a team of 10 individuals in my previous role as a Marketing Manager.

    • I have experience delegating tasks, providing feedback, and motivating team members to achieve goals.

    • I am skilled at conflict resolution and fostering a positive team dynamic.

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. What are the capabilities of a customer data platform?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What is the data center PUE
  • Ans. 

    PUE stands for Power Usage Effectiveness and is a metric used to measure the energy efficiency of a data center.

    • PUE is calculated by dividing the total amount of power used by the data center by the power used by the IT equipment.

    • A lower PUE value indicates a more energy-efficient data center.

    • For example, a data center with a PUE of 1.5 means that for every 1.5 watts of total power consumed, only 1 watt is used by the

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Briefly explain refrigerator cycle
  • Ans. 

    Refrigerator cycle is a process where refrigerant absorbs heat from inside the fridge, moves it outside, and releases it.

    • Refrigerant absorbs heat from inside the fridge, cooling the air.

    • The refrigerant then moves to the compressor where it is compressed into a high-pressure, high-temperature gas.

    • The hot gas releases heat outside the fridge through the condenser coils, cooling and condensing into a liquid.

    • The liquid ref...

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  • Q3. What is the transformer hormones & what effects
  • Q4. Dg sets power failure, how to commend taken
  • Ans. 

    In case of DG sets power failure, specific commands should be executed to address the issue.

    • Check the fuel level in the DG set and refill if necessary

    • Inspect the battery for any issues and replace if needed

    • Restart the DG set and monitor for any error messages

    • Contact the maintenance team for further assistance if the issue persists

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. PAC units explain
  • Ans. 

    Precision Air Conditioning (PAC) units are specialized air conditioning systems designed for data centers to maintain precise temperature and humidity levels.

    • PAC units are used in data centers to ensure optimal operating conditions for servers and other equipment.

    • They are designed to provide precise temperature and humidity control, typically with close temperature tolerances.

    • PAC units often have redundant components f...

  • Answered by AI

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Q1. What is hardware layer, software layer in OSI Layer?
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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Implement trie in vanilla javascript with a UI problem of creating, deleting nested HTML element
  • Ans. 

    Implement trie in vanilla javascript with a UI problem of creating, deleting nested HTML element

    • Create a Trie class with methods for inserting and searching words

    • Implement a UI with buttons to create and delete nested HTML elements

    • Use event listeners to handle user interactions

    • Update the UI dynamically based on trie operations

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Top Microsoft Corporation Senior Software Engineer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. Design elevators - How would you design how elevators work. How do you add different roles etc.
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Q1. K Largest Elements Problem Statement You are given an integer k and an array of integers that contain numbers in random order. Write a program to find the k largest numbers from the given array. You need to save them in an array and return ... read more
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Software Engineer2 Interview Questions & Answers

user image Abhishek Rana

posted on 2 May 2024

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Q1 was about ds algo
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Q2 was about lld
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Q3 was about lld too
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Q4 was about hiring manager round, from resume basically

Software Engineer2 Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. - Given a water -tight orientable 2-manifold, how to find if a point is inside or outside its volume? - Given a bunch of points with their coordinates, how to merge closeby points together? - How to determine if the normals of the two trian... read more
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Microsoft Corporation Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Microsoft Corporation interview for experienced candidates?
Microsoft Corporation interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Microsoft Corporation interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, One-on-one Round and Coding Test.
How to prepare for Microsoft Corporation interview for experienced candidates?
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 Microsoft Corporation. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Microsoft Corporation expect are microsoft, Computer science, C++, Coding and Python.
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How long is the Microsoft Corporation interview process?

The duration of Microsoft Corporation interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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