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Updated 16 Dec 2024

Molex Software Engineer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Java theory questions and system questions with 2 DSA question

Round 2 - Assignment 

System design question with api designs

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Priya Odia Vlog

posted on 13 Oct 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Coding and testing questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technology related
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

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I was interviewed 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

Software Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

Intel user image Niranjhana Narayanan

posted on 4 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why UDP and not TCP in project
  • Ans. 

    UDP is preferred over TCP in this project due to its low latency and lightweight nature.

    • UDP is a connectionless protocol, which means it does not establish a direct connection between the sender and receiver.

    • UDP is faster than TCP as it does not have the overhead of establishing and maintaining a connection.

    • UDP is suitable for applications where real-time data transmission is crucial, such as video streaming or online ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How would you clear the 7th bit in a 32 bit register
  • Ans. 

    To clear the 7th bit in a 32-bit register, perform a bitwise AND operation with a mask that has all bits set to 1 except the 7th bit.

    • Create a mask with the 7th bit set to 0 and all other bits set to 1

    • Perform a bitwise AND operation between the register and the mask

    • Store the result back in the register

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions were based on C concepts, given piece of code, find error, output, etc then data structures, bit manipulation, a few aptitude questions were also there (around 5-7).
Tips: Practice aptitude, C, data structures (geeksforgeeks.org is a good source).
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I was asked to explain project in detail, I had done projects on embedded, so was asked about that, details like what fields did you use in that structure, why this implementation and not some related other. Memory management, network communications, operating systems. Then questions on C concepts like memory allocation, function pointers, then data structures like linked lists, then bit manipulation in registers. Questions from electrical coursework. Then later, why higher studies, would you still go for higher studies if you had a good job at a company, why etc.
Tips: Be thorough with C (know your Kernighan & Ritchie) and be prepared to go into details about your projects.

Skills: C, Data Structures, Coursework Understanding, Project And Internship
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 was interviewed 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 was interviewed 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 applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

14 Questions

  • Q1. Four people and torch problem?
  • Q2. What is the difference between AC and DC?
  • Ans. 

    AC and DC are two types of electrical current with different characteristics.

    • AC stands for Alternating Current, while DC stands for Direct Current.

    • AC periodically changes direction, while DC flows in one direction.

    • AC is commonly used in household electrical systems, while DC is used in batteries and electronic devices.

    • AC can be easily transformed to different voltage levels using transformers, while DC requires convert...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Fill the cells in the pyramid?
  • Ans. 

    Fill the cells in the pyramid

    • The pyramid is a pattern of numbers or characters arranged in a triangular shape

    • Each row of the pyramid has one more cell than the previous row

    • Start filling the pyramid from the top and move downwards

    • The cells can be filled with any desired numbers or characters

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is alternator and generator?
  • Ans. 

    An alternator and generator are devices that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.

    • Both alternators and generators are used to generate electricity.

    • They work on the principle of electromagnetic induction.

    • Alternators are commonly used in modern vehicles to charge the battery and power the electrical systems.

    • Generators are often used as backup power sources during power outages.

    • Examples of alternators include ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is the complexity of quick sort?
  • Ans. 

    Quick sort has an average and worst-case time complexity of O(n log n).

    • Quick sort is a divide-and-conquer algorithm.

    • It selects a pivot element and partitions the array around the pivot.

    • The average and worst-case time complexity is O(n log n).

    • However, in the worst-case scenario, it can have a time complexity of O(n^2).

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are interesting u did?
  • Ans. 

    I developed a mobile app for tracking daily water intake and hydration levels.

    • Researched best practices for hydration tracking

    • Designed user-friendly interface for inputting water intake

    • Implemented data visualization for tracking hydration levels

    • Tested app with focus groups for feedback

    • Continuously updated app based on user suggestions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Explain SHA Algorithm?
  • Ans. 

    SHA Algorithm is a cryptographic hash function that takes an input and produces a fixed-size output.

    • SHA stands for Secure Hash Algorithm.

    • It is widely used in various security applications and protocols.

    • SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 are common variants of SHA.

    • It generates a unique hash value for each unique input.

    • The output is a fixed length, regardless of the input size.

    • SHA is used for data integrity, password h

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. 5 heads and two tails, separate into two groups such that two groups should have equal number of tails?
  • Q9. Delete a node in linked list?
  • Ans. 

    To delete a node in a linked list, we need to adjust the pointers of the previous node and the next node.

    • Find the node to be deleted

    • Adjust the pointers of the previous node and the next node

    • Free the memory of the deleted node

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a passionate software engineer with experience in developing web applications and a strong background in computer science.

    • Experienced in developing web applications using technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React

    • Strong background in computer science with knowledge of data structures and algorithms

    • Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • Familiar with Agile development methodologies

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. What are the challenges you faced in the interns?
  • Ans. 

    As an intern supervisor, I faced challenges in terms of communication, technical skills, and time management.

    • Communication barriers due to language or cultural differences

    • Lack of technical skills or knowledge required for the job

    • Difficulty in managing time and meeting deadlines

    • Inability to work independently or as part of a team

    • Resistance to feedback or constructive criticism

    • Limited exposure to real-world scenarios and...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Preference of job place?
  • Ans. 

    I prefer a job place that offers a collaborative and innovative work environment.

    • Prefer a workplace that encourages teamwork and communication

    • Value opportunities for learning and growth

    • Seek a company that fosters creativity and innovation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q13. How will you solve the disputes?
  • Ans. 

    I will solve disputes by promoting open communication, active listening, and finding mutually beneficial solutions.

    • Encourage open and honest communication between parties involved

    • Actively listen to each party's concerns and perspectives

    • Identify common goals and interests to find mutually beneficial solutions

    • Mediate discussions and facilitate negotiations if necessary

    • Document agreements and ensure follow-up to prevent f

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. What is your view about Qualcomm?
  • Ans. 

    Qualcomm is a leading semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company.

    • Qualcomm is known for its expertise in wireless technologies and mobile chipsets.

    • They have developed popular Snapdragon processors used in smartphones and tablets.

    • Qualcomm has made significant contributions to the advancement of 5G technology.

    • The company has a strong patent portfolio and is involved in licensing its technology to other manufac...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Simple aptitude questions and technical questions which includes OOPS, Computer networks
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Questions: 50

College Name: IIT Madras

Skills evaluated in this interview

I was interviewed 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

I was interviewed in Sep 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Write a code for scheduling in C
  • Ans. 

    Code for scheduling in C

    • Define a struct for the task with fields like start time, end time, priority, etc.

    • Create an array of tasks and sort them based on priority and start time

    • Implement a scheduling algorithm like Round Robin or Priority Scheduling

    • Use system calls like fork() and exec() to create and execute processes

    • Implement synchronization mechanisms like semaphores or mutexes to avoid race conditions

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were 3 sections.Aptitude,C programming,Software / Communication / Hardware
Tips: U should be very fast while solving.Aptitude is normal.C programming qsns mainly consists of simple C like trees,arrays,sorting etc.I chose software for 3rd section as I wanted software profile .It has qsns based on OS(little bit linux),Data structures and Algorithms.
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Just asked me qsns related to Data structures
Tips: Solve sums in geeksforgeeks

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Its for fun.HR talks about unrelated things :P .If u got selected for HR,then u are selected for job.

College Name: IIT Kharagpur

Skills evaluated in this interview

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