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Updated 19 Mar 2024

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I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. CMOS basics - velocity saturartion
  • Q2. Metastability - how do we fix it ?
  • Ans. 

    Metastability occurs when a flip-flop samples an input signal at an unstable time, leading to unpredictable output. It can be fixed by using synchronization techniques.

    • Use multiple stages of flip-flops to reduce the probability of metastability

    • Increase the setup and hold times of flip-flops to provide more time for the input signal to stabilize

    • Use synchronization circuits like 2-flop synchronizers to ensure proper samp

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. OCV AOCV variation, multiple buffers in a path - how does it affect ?
  • Ans. 

    OCV AOCV variation with multiple buffers in a path can affect timing and power consumption.

    • OCV (On-Chip Variation) and AOCV (Advanced OCV) variations can cause timing delays in a path with multiple buffers.

    • The variation in buffer sizes and types can lead to different delays in the path, impacting overall timing.

    • AOCV takes into account the statistical variations in process parameters, providing a more accurate estimatio...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Setup and hold timing fixing

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic c# questions , few logical and angular questions.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DB questions, design patterns, few architectural questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stick to the basics and be concrete on concepts

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Related to your technology.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technical rounds would be based on the interviewer and the difficulty would be from good to higher side.
Would suggest the candidate should represent the actual experience with the interviewer.
Be real and emphasise on the challenges that you faced in your current company and how you handled it. It's not always that you have to show yourself as extra smart or hardworking candidate, do share your failure experiences and how it helped you to identify the reasons for the failures.
Lastly again I would say be real and true to your CV.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2020. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell Us about yourself?
  • Ans. I am from Kolkata. I have convey about my Educational Background to Interviewer.
  • Answered by Tanay Lakshman
  • Q2. Tell us about Coalnet Architecture of MMS Module?
  • Ans. 

    Coalnet Architecture of MMS Module is a system for managing and monitoring coal mines.

    • Coalnet Architecture is designed to manage and monitor coal mines.

    • It includes modules for tracking production, equipment maintenance, and safety.

    • The MMS Module specifically focuses on maintenance management.

    • It allows for scheduling and tracking of maintenance tasks, as well as inventory management.

    • The architecture is scalable and can ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - The documentation got approved by Samuel Of Oracle Australia Office.I was interviewed by Samuel by Telephone.Outcome will be Given in Email.It consists of 15 minutes technical interview.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. There are 1 million random numbers and 1 number is missing find the missing number
  • Ans. 

    Find the missing number from 1 million random numbers.

    • Calculate the sum of all numbers from 1 to 1 million using the formula n(n+1)/2

    • Calculate the sum of all the given numbers

    • Subtract the sum of given numbers from the sum of all numbers to get the missing number

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Algorithm and complexities
  • Q3. Basic technical questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. There were two technical rounds followed by a managerial and hr round.The first round was highly technical and questions were asked on string data structures, binary search trees and maps.There where sever...
  • Q2. Managerial round will be a formal discussion with the interviewer regarding the role,what roles you have worked in your previous organization, questions might be asked based on your resume.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You need to have some practice of common data structures and algorithms used. From framework side you will asked questions based on your resume and role. And best of luck

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Reverse a string
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a given string

    • Use a loop to iterate through the string and append each character to a new string in reverse order

    • Alternatively, use built-in string functions to reverse the string

    • If the string is stored as an array of characters, swap the first and last elements, then the second and second-to-last elements, and so on until the middle is reached

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jul 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Personal projects/client projects
  • Q2. Hashmap/hashtable/hashset
  • Q3. Java and Microservices
  • Q4. Rest and soap
  • Q5. Program on array
  • Ans. 

    Program on array

    • Arrays are used to store multiple values in a single variable

    • Arrays can be of any data type

    • Arrays can be accessed using index numbers

    • Arrays can be sorted and searched

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was a good experience

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basic c++, exception handling,mfc basic, message handling in mfc,about project ,c++ oops concepts

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stick to the basic .. explain what you know and be relax

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics of Jcl like class parameters, Questions from Sorting and disp parameters as well aa Gdg. In cobol variouws error codes and also db2 and Ims db questions.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through the baaics of all like JCL, COBOL, DB2 & IMSDB. If u aware of CICS then it will be added advantage.

Microsoft Corporation Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Microsoft Corporation Physical Design Engineer interview?
Microsoft Corporation interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Microsoft Corporation interview process are Technical.
How to prepare for Microsoft Corporation Physical Design 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 Microsoft Corporation. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Microsoft Corporation expect are Floor Planning, Physical Design, Physical Verification, Artificial Intelligence and Electricals.
What are the top questions asked in Microsoft Corporation Physical Design Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Microsoft Corporation Physical Design Engineer interview -

  1. OCV AOCV variation, multiple buffers in a path - how does it affec...read more
  2. Metastability - how do we fix i...read more
  3. CMOS basics - velocity saturart...read more

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