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Updated 27 Oct 2023

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Principal Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Abhijeet Das

posted on 27 Oct 2023

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

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Oct 2022. 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. Basics of air conditioning
  • Q2. Basics of HVAC Design

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basics should be strong.

Interview questions from similar companies

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Feb 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Cofing round on hackerearth

Round 2 - Case Study 

Case study with algo and db design

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Great technology, poor worklife balance

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Basics questions on SAP

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Recomend, not to join this company. what they promise and what they provide is totally irrelevant. No ethics.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Java basics

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. How do you handle downtime
  • Ans. 

    I prioritize identifying the root cause and finding a solution while keeping stakeholders informed.

    • Identify the root cause of the downtime

    • Communicate with stakeholders about the issue and expected resolution time

    • Work on finding a solution as quickly as possible

    • Implement preventative measures to avoid future downtime

    • Document the incident and steps taken for future reference

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Because confident and prepare well for versant test
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Javascript questions- guess the output
  • Q2. What is js hoisting?
  • Ans. 

    JS hoisting is a mechanism where variable and function declarations are moved to the top of their scope.

    • Variable declarations are hoisted but not their values

    • Function declarations are fully hoisted

    • Let and const declarations are not hoisted

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Why redux is used and advantages?
  • Ans. 

    Redux is used for managing state in complex applications. It provides a centralized store and predictable state updates.

    • Redux helps in managing state in large applications with multiple components

    • It provides a centralized store for all the application state

    • Redux allows for predictable state updates through actions and reducers

    • It enables easy debugging and time-travel debugging with Redux DevTools

    • Redux can be used with

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for BCG Software Engineer interview:
  • Javascript
  • React.Js
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to be confident. Clear all the basics, don't get confused. always try to do interview questions from different online portals.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How to write custom django admin commands
  • Ans. 

    Custom Django admin commands can be written to perform specific tasks in the Django admin interface.

    • Create a management/commands directory inside your Django app directory

    • Create a Python file for your custom command inside the management/commands directory

    • Define a class that extends BaseCommand and implement the handle method to execute the command logic

    • Register the custom command in the Django admin interface by addin

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Python decorator

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The aptitude test contains mostly TCS based questions

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

The aptitude round contains various questions

Round 3 - Coding Test 

Coding test is mandatory for this drive

Round 4 - Coding Test 

The coding test involves in the diverse range of dsa

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared, work hard , be good at dsa
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Aug 2023.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why did you chose bcg?
  • Ans. 

    I chose BCG because of their reputation for innovative projects and strong company culture.

    • Reputation for innovative projects

    • Strong company culture

    • Opportunities for growth and development

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Salary ecxpectation
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Merge 2 sorted array

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How does Django apply migrations to the database?
  • Ans. 

    Django applies migrations to the database using the 'manage.py migrate' command.

    • Django tracks changes to models and generates migration files accordingly.

    • The 'manage.py makemigrations' command creates migration files based on model changes.

    • The 'manage.py migrate' command applies the generated migration files to the database.

    • Migrations help keep the database schema in sync with the changes in Django models.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is hoisting in javascript?
  • Ans. 

    Hoisting in JavaScript is the behavior where variable and function declarations are moved to the top of their containing scope during the compilation phase.

    • Variable declarations are hoisted to the top of their scope, but not their assignments.

    • Function declarations are fully hoisted, meaning they can be called before they are declared.

    • Hoisting can lead to unexpected behavior if not understood properly.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Assignment 

Create a full stack application in 3 days.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Mott MacDonald Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Mott MacDonald Principal Engineer interview?
Mott MacDonald interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Mott MacDonald interview process are Resume Shortlist and Technical.
How to prepare for Mott MacDonald Principal 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 Mott MacDonald . The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Mott MacDonald expect are Agile Coaching, MEP, Medical Insurance, Public Health and Team Management.
What are the top questions asked in Mott MacDonald Principal Engineer interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Mott MacDonald Principal Engineer interview -

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